Why do we find other people's saliva so gross? We each produce about two bathtubs of the stuff every year, so why do we freak ...

Saliva is a bodily fluid most of us take for granted despite the significant roles it plays: aiding in digestion, maintaining strong teeth and defending against oral disease. However, the evolution of ...

Learn about tannins, the plant molecule that dries out your mouth and provides a surprising number of health benefits.

The unique makeup of someone’s saliva may change how they experience food. Researchers at Purdue University are studying variations from person to person by observing how salivary enzymes change the ...

John (Eddie) La Marca receives funding from Cancer Council Victoria. He is affiliated with the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute and the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research.