Lab work (IMAGE) University at Buffalo Caption Petar Pajic, UB PhD student in biological sciences, prepares a saliva sample for separation and analysis. In the new study, the team used a gel electrophoresis technique to separate mucins from other proteins in the saliva of various mammals. Credit Douglas Levere / University at Buffalo Usage Restrictions This image may only be used in news stories discussing the research in the related press release. License Original 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.