Ohio State researchers discovered three natural compounds—capsianoside I, roseoside, and gingerglycolipid A—that reduce the ...

Exploring the interaction between sensory neurons and drug aversion can offer clues to the genetic basis of addiction.

Imagine if a simple taste test could indicate a person’s risk of developing severe COVID-19. “This is a very interesting study that suggests that receptors on our tongue that allow us to sense ...

When it comes to taste, we’re all different. While some people prefer the sweet taste of donuts or chocolate, others would ...

The bitter taste receptors we have on our tongues are also found in other organs, including the gut. A new study has ...

Find more information on the Altmetric Attention Score and how the score is calculated. Bitter taste receptors (T2Rs) belong to the G protein-coupled receptor superfamily. In humans, 25 T2Rs mediate ...

Here, carbon nanotube field-effect transistors with floating electrodes were hybridized with nanovesicles containing honeybee umami taste receptor, gustatory receptor 10 of Apis mellifera (AmGr10).

Edited* by David J. Anderson, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA, and approved May 25, 2011 (received for review November 16, 2010) ...

A study by the Leibniz Institute for Food Systems Biology at the Technical University of Munich shows that less ...

Discover how flavors act as neuroendocrine signals that guide metabolism, hormone balance, and immune health—while artificial flavors in processed foods disrupt these critical biological systems.

The Sweet Taste Hidden in Your Heart Taste receptors help you enjoy the flavor of your favorite foods, but now we know they do more. Scientists have already found taste receptors in unexpected ...

In the quiet rhythm of your heartbeat, something unexpected might be happening—something as surprising as tasting sweetness without your tongue. Scientists have discovered that your heart can actually ...