- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- February 20th, 2015
Watch: Why It's Never a Good Idea to Lick a Frozen Metal Pole
Science video explains what happens when daredevils decide to lick frozen metal poles and why they get stuck to them
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- February 17th, 2015
Easy-Peasy Saliva Test Promises to Diagnose Autism in Children
The saliva of people with autism has a unique chemical profile, contains high concentrations of specific proteins
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- November 17th, 2014
A Whopping 80 Million Bacteria Are Transferred During a 10-Second Kiss
Couples who lock lips at least 9 times a day have similar bacteria populations in their mouth, researchers say
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- November 12th, 2014
Watch: Why Dogs Pant, as Explained by Science
Video explains why pooches let their tongue out of their mouth and start panting when temperatures get too hot
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- July 12th, 2014
Saliva Test Could Help Measure Sugar Levels in the Body
The test would help people suffering with diabetes better cope with this condition
- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- April 18th, 2012
Saliva Test for Oral Cancer in the Works
Such a test could benefit thousands of patients yearly
- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Tudor Vieru
- January 18th, 2012
Mucus Disrupts Bacterial Coordination in the Body
The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- October 14th, 2011
Pancreatic Cancer Facilitated by Bacteria in Saliva
UCLA experts identify the microorganisms underlying the connection
- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- September 15th, 2011
Spice Found to Trigger Anti-Cancer Response in Humans
Researchers say that the plant produces a very special chemical
- Sci Pry
- By Tudor Vieru
- February 14th, 2009
How to Give the Perfect Kiss
Scientists say saliva is very important
- Health
- By Stefan Anitei
- January 12th, 2008
Saliva Saving Boobs
Breast cancer proteins detected in saliva by a future kit
- Sci Pry
- By Stefan Anitei
- November 15th, 2007
You Did Not Know All That About Hedgehogs
They come from the dinosaur era
- Nature
- By Stefan Anitei
- November 7th, 2007
The Best Camouflage: Food and Saliva
Lichen eating snails of the Canary islands