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A new study from the Monell Center and collaborating institutions suggests that a single set of genes affects a person's perception of sweet taste, regardless of whether the sweetener is a natural ...

The photo shows two scientists from the Leibniz-Institute for Food Systems Biology at the Technical University of Munich conducting research into coffee flavor in the laboratory. They are wearing lab ...

Umami peptides are short chains of amino acids that contribute to the characteristic savoury taste through specific interactions with taste receptors. These peptides are derived from various food ...

New research suggests that common NSAIDs like ibuprofen may blunt sweet taste perception by inhibiting key taste receptors—raising questions about their potential impact on metabolism and glucose ...