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

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, and test ...

It's common knowledge that sugar causes cavities, but new Cornell University research provides evidence that -depending on ...

It's common knowledge that sugar causes cavities, but new research provides evidence that—depending on your genetic makeup—starches could also be a contributing factor. The study, published Feb.

As soon as you put starch in your mouth -- whether in the form of a dumpling, a forkful of mashed potatoes or a saltine -- you start breaking it down with an enzyme in your saliva. That enzyme ...

ITHACA, N.Y. – It’s common knowledge that sugar causes cavities, but new Cornell University research provides evidence that – depending on your genetic makeup – starches could also be a ...