Explore how rare epithelial cells like tuft cells regulate inflammation, regeneration, and circadian rhythms in salivary glands using state-of-the-art molecular and imaging techniques. Our lab ...

“This work is innovative because our use of sophisticated technologies to examine genomic and epigenetic mechanisms of gene regulation will lead to new discoveries into salivary gland organogenesis ...

Like some other parts of the body, the salivary glands have what is known as “immune privilege,” meaning that even though they are infected, the immune system may not effectively clear pathogens ...

A recent study described a dense collection of bilateral submucosal glands at the top of throat as a new organ and a pair of salivary glands. Anatomists from India have now debunked this finding 1.

While damaged salivary glands seem fairly mild as a health problem, saliva actually plays a very important role in both the digestive and immune systems. It also protects oral health against tooth ...