Khoury, J.
Haloun, B.
Musai, N.
Hayouka, K.
Davidovich, E.
Polak, D.
Article History
Received: 24 June 2025
Accepted: 3 February 2026
First Online: 9 March 2026
Declarations
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: The authors declare no competing interests.
: Scientific Reports values rigorous, mechanistic studies that advance broad biological understanding. Our work combines quantitative neutrophil assays with clinically relevant biofilm models to reveal novel insights into host–microbe interactions in periodontitis, making it a strong fit for the journal’s scope.