Lab Work (IMAGE) University at Buffalo Caption Petar Pajic, a researcher in UB's oral biology and biological sciences departments, holds a starch lysis plate. To study how much amylase different species produce in saliva, scientists punched tiny holes into a starchy gelatinous substance, and filled the holes with saliva from varied species. Credit Douglas Levere / University at Buffalo Usage Restrictions This image may only be used in news stories discussing the research described in the related press release. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.