Why Chimps and Humans Taste Sweetness Differently
Scientists compared how chimpanzees and humans taste sweet flavors by studying the taste receptors in our mouths. They found that while chimps and humans have …
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Why Some Natural Plant Compounds Taste Bitter to Your Tongue
Scientists discovered that certain natural compounds found in plants—called terpenoid lactones—trigger your bitter taste receptors in unexpected ways. Your …
Read MoreHow Low-Carb and Low-Fat Diets Change Your Taste Buds
Researchers compared how low-carbohydrate and low-fat diets affect your sense of taste and the hormones in your body that control hunger and flavor perception. …
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