Researchers have uncovered evidence for a potential sixth basic taste related to ammonium chloride detection through the protein receptor OTOP1. This discovery could redefine our…
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After only eight hours of incubation, the result was a firm “cheese-like gel” reminiscent of a fresh soft white cheese. Credit: Department of Food Science…
A bowl of strawberries. Have you ever been disappointed by the taste of a strawberry, despite its plump and red appearance? The cause might be…
The roundworm C. elegans lacks eyes and the light-absorbing molecules required to see. Yet, it can sense the nasty-tasting chemicals produced by light, and stops…
Coffee drinkers intuitively recognize the pleasure of swallowing a smooth, rich brew versus a watery one. Aside from added cream or sugar, the coffee itself…