The "Saliva Model"

Within the aqueous realm of human saliva, an orchestra of diverse molecules harmonize, creating a unique composition for each individual. Proteins dance, enzymes weave their intricate patterns, and electrolytes hum their quiet melodies. It is a fluid as diverse as the multitude of lives it inhabits. Synthetic biology is a tool used to manipulate the genes in this substance. This technique genetically engineers specific genes to be expressed due to activation of promoter enzymes. Synthetic biology fosters portable diagnostic tools that allows us to detect proteins and microRNA in salivary glands. In the long run, these advancements are useful in that they create the potential to revolutionize fields of precision medicine and mental health diagnoses.