How do we taste sugar, bacon and coffee?
A new chemical pathway that helps the brain detect sweet, savory and bitter flavors
11-Jan-2018 -
How do we taste the sugary richness of candy, or the bitter undertones of coffee? What about the savory flavors of smoked and cured meats?
Until now, many scientists believed that a single protein -- TRPM5 -- acted as a gatekeeper for tasting these delectable foods. Remove TRPM5 from a person's ...
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