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New Highly Effective Bitter Compound Identified
Mushroom study expands knowledge of natural bitter compounds
07.04.2025
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- Smell & Taste
The Secret of Taste Perception
We don't just taste with our tongues. Many senses work together to create the taste experience.
02.09.2025
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- Smell & Taste
Not just in the Mouth and Nose
Taste and smell receptors are not only found in the mouth and nose.
02.09.2025
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Neurogastronomy – the New Science of Taste
Neurogastronomy explores how the brain makes humans gourmets.
02.09.2025
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- Glossary
Bitter receptors
One of several groups of sensors that specialize in perceiving a specific taste quality. The sensory cells in which the taste receptors perform their function are located in the taste buds on the tongue and in the surrounding mucous membranes. Bitter receptors belong to the family of G protein-coupled receptors. A single cell can contain several different bitter receptors. As a result, it responds to different bitter substances with the same signal. This makes it very difficult for us to distinguish between individual bitter substances in terms of taste.
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Smell and Taste – often underestimated
The role that smells and tastes play in our everyday lives.
06.09.2025
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The fine Structure of the Tongue
Taste buds in the taste buds react to sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and umami.
29.11.2013
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- Glossary
Taste
The sensory impression we refer to as "taste" results from the interaction between our senses of smell and taste. In terms of sensory physiology, however, "taste" is limited to the impression conveyed to us by the taste receptors on the tongue and in the surrounding mucous membranes. It is currently assumed that there are five different types of taste receptors that specialize in the taste qualities sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami. In 2005, scientists also identified possible taste receptors for fat, whose role as a distinct taste quality is still being investigated.
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- News from the Institutes
Thirst and hunger neurons
New research shines light on how the brain interprets nutritional and hydration needs and turns them into action
31.03.2025
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- Communication of Cells
On the Scent of Cell Communication
A lot has to happen before nerve cells reveal their secrets. A historical review.
22.12.2023
