Unraveling the Mystery of Alkaline Taste: Scientists Discover a Molecular Basis
Research using fruit flies sheds light on how other species might identify and steer clear of foods with high alkalinity or pH levels. The sense…
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Newly Discovered Chemical-Sensing Cells in the Gums Protect Against Periodontitis
Sentinels in the mouth: Special sensory cells in the gums protect against periodontitis Newly discovered chemical-sensing cells in the gums protect the mouth by standing…
Nano-Sensor Identifies Melanoma by Scent
Using a nano-sensor constructed of nano-sized carbon tubes coated with strands of DNA, researchers from the Monell Chemical Senses Center identified melanoma cells by scent,…
