Researchers develop simple saliva test to diagnose asthma
A new test which can diagnose asthma from a patient's saliva has been developed by Loughborough University.
Analytical Chemistry
Sep 16, 2016
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Harnessing next generation sequencing to detect SARS-CoV-2
Researchers at the Vienna BioCenter designed a testing protocol for SARS-CoV-2 that can process tens of thousands of samples in less than 48 hours. The method, called SARSeq, is published in the journal Nature Communications ...
Cell & Microbiology
May 25, 2021
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Research reveals details of how salivary glands collectively produce constellation of proteins found in saliva
In the TV series, "How It's Made," viewers often discover that common objects like pencils or rubber bands are quite complicated to make. The show walks people through complex production processes that lie behind familiar ...
Cell & Microbiology
Nov 17, 2020
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Providing a conducive atmosphere during oral examination leads to better performance, finds research
During an oral examination, those who tend to perceive the situation as a challenge rather than a threat are less stressed and perform better.
Education
Mar 9, 2023
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Herbivore drool defeats fungal defence
A report in Biology Letters shows that the drool of herbivores might help defeat the toxic fungal defences of the plants they graze on.
Biotechnology
Jul 24, 2014
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Half a million-dollar tick
University of Oxford and Monash University scientists have discovered how proteins present in tick saliva prevent the immune system from running amok.
Cell & Microbiology
Mar 29, 2016
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Mosquito protein controls blood feeding
Biting insects use a range of tools when sucking blood from hosts to maximize their chances of a good meal. Only female mosquitos feed on blood, which provides a high level of nutrients for egg production. The saliva of biting ...
Cell & Microbiology
May 13, 2019
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A disposable alcohol test reveals whether you are fit to drive within two minutes
The Finnish company Goodwiller has launched a rapid alcohol test it has developed in collaboration with VTT that measures the blood alcohol content from saliva. A disposable test fits easily into a small wallet and reveals ...
Engineering
Aug 22, 2017
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A patented solution for dry mouth relief and food product development
A team of scientists from the University of Leeds have developed a new hydrogel that has significant potential for oral care products that can help with dry mouth relief.
Materials Science
Nov 17, 2020
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How chewing gum or a shed hair can let strangers read your 'Book of Life'
Someone finds that piece of chewing gum you pitched today, uses the saliva to sequence your DNA and surreptitiously reads your book of life—including genetic secrets like your susceptibility to diseases. If that scenario, ...
Biotechnology
Jun 26, 2013
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