At-home DNA tests just aren't that reliable, and the risks may outweigh the benefits
The field of genomic science is rapidly advancing, with commercial genetic tests becoming affordable and popular.
Nov 29, 2022
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The field of genomic science is rapidly advancing, with commercial genetic tests becoming affordable and popular.
Nov 29, 2022
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To improve the development of new saliva-based diagnostic tests and personalized medicine, the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) has supported the development of the Human Salivary Proteome Wiki, ...
May 25, 2021
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Teenage years can be a turbulent time, thanks to a sharp increase in hormones. What's not known is the role that these hormones, along with physical and social changes, have in the maturing teenage brain.
Mar 28, 2019
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Periodontitis is an inflammatory gum disease driven by bacterial infection and left untreated it can lead to complications including tooth loss. The disease has also been associated with diabetes mellitus, preterm birth, ...
May 21, 2024
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Recent research from CU Boulder may have finally revealed why humans tend to get sick from airborne viral diseases more often in drier environments.
Feb 23, 2023
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Swabbing a newborn's mouth for saliva can be used to quickly and effectively screen for cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection, a leading cause of hearing loss in children, says research in the June 2 issue of the New England Journal ...
Jun 1, 2011
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A drug made from the saliva of the Gila monster lizard is effective in reducing the craving for food. Researchers at the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, have tested the drug on rats, who after treatment ceased ...
May 15, 2012
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Young men's interest in babies is associated with their physiological reactivity to sexually explicit material, according to new research published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological ...
Dec 7, 2015
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(Medical Xpress)—A new study indicates that a simple saliva test could be an effective tool in predicting violent behavior.
Mar 26, 2013
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A paper published today in the New Zealand Medical Journal confirms the covidSHIELD PCR saliva test developed by the University of Illinois is a reliable option for detecting COVID-19.
Dec 20, 2021
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