The human body is an amazing thing. For each one of us, it’s the most intimate object we know. And yet most of us don’t know enough about it: its features, functions, quirks, and mysteries. Our series ...

The perception of taste is remarkably complex, not only on the tongue but in organs throughout the body. By Joanne Silberner Think for a minute about the little bumps on your tongue. You probably saw ...

Scanning MRI of a person’s tongue may help in the early detection and ongoing monitoring of Motor Neurone Disease (MND), a ...

Taste receptors have been found far beyond the tongue, but do they help perceive taste or work like the ones in our mouths? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

When dentists look inside your mouth, they’re not just looking for cavities. They’re looking for gum disease and oral cancers, as well as assessing the overall health of the millions of bacteria, ...