Taste buds are specialised sensory organs that facilitate the detection of chemical stimuli, ultimately guiding dietary preferences and enabling protective reflexes. Composed of distinct cell types – ...

The next time you crave a sweet treat, go ahead and buy a bag of jellybeans—guilt free. Your indulgence will be in the ...

Researchers at the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill School of Medicine have revealed the detailed structure of the bitter taste receptor, a protein called TAS2R14, and have shown ...

MINNEAPOLIS — Many people experience a change in palate as they age. "I didn't really like spicy food when I was younger but now I can definitely go for spicy," Kos Raza said. M Health Fairview ...

Whether we like it or not, as we get older, it’s only natural that our body experiences change. And although a little optimistic thinking about aging might increase our healthspan, some of these ...

Scientists have built a graphene-based device that can taste with near-human accuracy in a breakthrough that pushes artificial sensing closer to human ability. The system uses machine learning to ...

When battling a cold, everything feels compromised—energy levels, breathing patterns, sleep quality and especially the sense of taste. That steaming bowl of chicken soup or favorite comfort food might ...

A research team has found a link between taste and breathing in fish. This discovery may help us better understand how fish perceive and respond to changes in their environment. A recent study ...