Saliva is one of the most underappreciated fluids in the human body. While often taken for granted, it plays a crucial role ...

Dental floss embedded with saliva sensors detects cortisol accurately in real-time, providing a practical method for ...

Saliva plays an important role in digestion. The three most important components of saliva are: water (98%), mucus, and digestive enzymes. Water moistens chewed food, and mucus lubricates it, making ...

Digestion begins in the mouth, where salivary enzymes initiate carbohydrate breakdown. This critical first step requires thorough chewing and adequate time for enzymes to act. Premature swallowing ...

What if we could monitor patients in the future without taking blood samples every time? TU/e researcher Sophie Adelaars ...