Posts Tagged ‘saliva’

Cavity germs swim in baby drool


U. ILLINOIS (US) — Infant saliva harbors bacteria associated with tooth decay and cavities—the most prevalent infectious disease in U.S. children. Continue…

Thursday, September 22, 2011 10:44 - 0 Comments


Science & Technology - Jun 15, 2010 12:10 - 0 Comments

Why saliva forms beads when stretched

RICE (US)—Researchers have solved a long-standing mystery about why some fluids containing polymers—including saliva—form beads when they are stretched and others do not. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Feb 22, 2010 15:50 - 4 Comments

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Stress hormone raises obesity risk in girls

PENN STATE (US)—Depression raises stress hormone levels in adolescents, but may also lead to obesity in girls. Researchers say early treatment of depression may help reduce stress and control obesity. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Jan 22, 2010 12:37 - 1 Comment

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Breath test: Ouch-free sensors

U. FLORIDA—A tiny sensor that analyzes breath and saliva may provide inexpensive—and painless—diagnosis and monitoring for a variety of diseases, including diabetes, asthma, and breast cancer. (more…)


Health & Medicine - Nov 18, 2009 14:07 - 1 Comment

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Stopping Lyme disease with tick saliva

YALE (US)—A protein found in the saliva of ticks helps protect mice from developing Lyme disease, researchers have discovered. The findings may spur development of a new vaccine against infection from Lyme disease, which is spread through tick bites. (more…)

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