For some people, sugar isn't the only thing that risks tooth decay, say scientists from Cornell University in New York.

Taters and toast could be tooth trouble in disguise. A new study suggests that the number of AMY1 gene copies you have plays a crucial role in how the bacteria in your mouth respond to starch, ...

The amylase will break down the starch. A series of test tubes containing a mixture of starch and amylase is set up at different pHs. start timing immediately remove a sample immediately ...

Study: The Impact of Human Salivary Amylase Gene Copy Number and Starch on Oral Biofilms. Image Credit: Stastny_Pavel / Shutterstock It's common knowledge that sugar causes cavities, but new ...

The instrument quantifies the alpha-amylase enzyme activity in grains and flour to optimize flour enzyme activity, identify sprout damage and ensure the quality of traded grain. Alpha-amylase activity ...

Put 1cm³ of amylase enzyme into tube 1 but not tube 2. Leave at room temperature for five minutes. Test for starch (using iodine) and glucose (using Benedict’s reagent) inside and outside both ...