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Kiss and Tell...Researchers from Tel Aviv University (TAU) have invented a pocket-sized breath test. The test is effective at detecting a particular type of bacteria in the saliva known for producing bad breath. Previously, scientists believed that only one population of bacteria breaks down proteins in the mouth to produce a foul odor, but researchers at TAU recently discovered a second population of bacteria that produces enzymes that aid the other population in digesting proteins. It's this enzymatic activity within the saliva that's the basis for the "OkayToKiss" breath test. About the size of a pack of chewing gum, the test is disposable, and could be available for commercial use within the next year.