It’s common knowledge that maintaining a healthy diet is important, particularly during pregnancy. Consuming a high-fat diet can have severe impacts on metabolism, increasing the…
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…
Have you ever been disappointed by the taste of a strawberry, despite its plump and red appearance? The cause might be the use of certain…
A time-lapse graphic showing the foraging behavior of C. elegans based on a computer-generated model of the way four sensory cells dictate the search for…
Roundworms change the flow of material in and out of their mouths in response to bright light, revealing a new way for neurons to control…
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…
COVID-19 does not directly damage taste bud cells. First study to show taste bud cell immunity from contact with virus particle. A new study from…
Givaudan, a Swiss flavor company, turned to MIT researchers to help them analyze their taste-test results. Since testers tend to suffer from “smell fatigue” and…
