In the News: WHYY Talks with Dr. Henry Daniell on his Bioengineered Chewing Gum to Fight HPV
May 27, 2026
Can bioengineered chewing gum help prevent oral, head and neck cancers? In research from the lab of Dr. Henry Daniell, a bioengineered gum has been made from a bean plant and contains antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal properties. It’s being tested against HPV, influenza and other diseases. WHYY talked with Dr. Daniell about the work — Read/listen to story »