A team of researchers report in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences on a new graphene-based sensor design ...

A graphene sensor trained by machine learning can now taste like a human, identifying both basic and complex flavors with ...

Humans cannot extract enough oxygen from water to breathe normally under the surface, despite a social media post that claims to show this.

The human mouth is a weird place. Canker sores occur in what’s called the oral mucosa, which is doctor-speak for the skin (it’s not actually skin) inside your mouth.

With nearly 700 species of bacteria inhabiting the human mouth, experts say maintaining good oral hygiene could benefit both heart and brain health.

Tongue scraping and oil pulling: Does balancing your oral microbiome hold the key to better health? New studies have revealed the mouth could impact your long-term health and overall longevity ...

The study used artificial saliva to mimic the environment of a human mouth during the process. Scientists issue urgent warning after analyzing common dental devices: 'The findings emphasize the ...

Discover 7 common mouth infections and proven treatment methods. Learn symptoms, causes, and fast healing solutions for oral health problems affecting millions.

Among the more than 500 species of bacteria that thrive in the human mouth, one seems to play by its own rules. This video shows one Corynebacterium matruchotii bacterium dividing into many ...

Understanding the oral microbiome connection The human mouth hosts billions of bacteria forming a complex ecosystem known as the oral microbiome.

Is a dog’s mouth cleaner than a human’s mouth? Here, we present an infographic designed to provide educational insights into a dog’s mouth and the potential health risks associated with them.

The microbes that inhabit the human mouth have a lot to say about one's general health. That's part of the motivation behind a massive new push to catalog these oral bacteria. Trisha Gura finds ...