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Nerves look blue in the reconstructed view of a genetically engineered mouse (left) whose neurons produce a fluorescent ...

A sore throat, loss of taste, and a burning tongue are telltale signs something is wrong. But the culprit might surprise you.

A study published in the journal Oceans details the remarkable chance encounter between a group of citizen scientists on a ...

Familiarity often causes people not to consider the tongue as a special organ. For instance, Western medicine focuses more on tooth decay and periodontal disease, while tongue health is relegated to ...

Familiarity often causes people not to consider the tongue as a special organ. For instance, Western medicine focuses more on tooth decay and periodontal disease, while tongue health is relegated ...

Why do snakes flick their tongues? Can snakes smell fear? Here are 10 amazing facts about rattlesnakes, flying snakes and other species.

It's the muscle we use every day for speaking, swallowing and tasting. But our tongue could also be an important indicator of our health and provide clues about what's going on within our body.

KARACHI – While many avoid eating animal organs like liver, kidneys, heart, brain, and tongue during Eidul Azha, experts say these parts are actually packed with essential nutrients and can ...

When a snake flicks its tongue, it’s gathering these particles and delivering them to a specialized sensory organ called the Jacobson’s organ or vomeronasal organ, located in the roof of the mouth.

A close-up photo of a massive snake. Image via Pexels Perhaps the most crucial function of a snake’s tongue is chemical detection. Unlike humans who primarily taste with their tongues, snakes use ...