In early testing, a hand-held device detected breast cancer from a tiny sample of spit in less than five seconds.

A new way to make cellulose gels gets inspiration from how some small birds use spit to hold twigs in place when building nests.

Bacteria and fungi can join forces to form "superorganisms" that sprout "limbs" to walk and leap across teeth, researchers have discovered.

Slime-coating slugs and the saliva in our mouths are two types of bodily fluids that contain mucus. A new study explores how this marvel of biology evolved.

College students who reported recent thoughts of suicide have different bacteria in their saliva than those who didn't, a new study shows.

Specific RNA biomarkers linked with gastrointestinal issues in children with autism could one day lead to personalized treatments to ease their pain.

Eight- to 10-month-olds can tell that two people are likely in a close relationship if they have interactions that involve some type of saliva-sharing.

COVID-19 spit tests that contain the right preservative can also help the study of microscopic organisms in the mouth. That could lead to new treatments.

A fly does some of its digesting outside its body before it even eats any food.

The "DRUL" saliva test performs as well, if not better, than approved oral and nasal tests for COVID-19. It's also inexpensive and more comfortable.