As testing for the novel coronavirus continues to scale up, a new study finds that saliva samples are a "preferable" indicator for infection than the deep nasal swabs now widely used.
Apr 27, 2020
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In addition to helping us chew and swallow, keeping the mouth moist and protecting us against germs, saliva can also be used for early detection of the risk of developing diseases associated with surplus body fat.
Feb 18, 2020
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Our physical and mental state influences our eating habits. But scientists are still trying to understand how one biological process affects how we eat. Warning: Learning more could kill your appetite.
Oct 21, 2019
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Introducing plant-based foods to a diet is a common-sense approach to healthy eating, but many people don't like the taste of vegetables, bitter greens, in particular.
Jul 24, 2019
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Specific molecules (small noncoding microRNAs or miRNAs) found in saliva may be able to predict alcohol dependence as biomarkers.
May 29, 2019
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New research from U of T Mississauga reveals significant differences between police officers and civilians in a study that analyzed saliva samples for levels of the stress hormone cortisol.
May 15, 2019
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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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Until now it has been believed that in order for a tick to trigger an allergic immune response to alpha-gal in humans, the tick would need to have recently fed on the alpha-gal-rich blood of a mammal. New research from the ...
Feb 23, 2019
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Small RNA molecules in saliva could be used to detect the virus that causes hand, foot and mouth disease, enabling early intervention to limit spread of the infection.
Dec 20, 2018
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The discovery of three biomarkers that detect mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's has the potential to lead to the development of a saliva test to diagnose the chronic neurodegenerative disease.
Dec 6, 2018
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