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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 weeks ago

This Mushroom's Incredibly Bitter Taste Is New to Science

A genetic mutation enables animals to perceive bitterness to avoid toxins, with recent research uncovering unknown bitter compounds that activate human taste receptors.
SF food
fromwww.nature.com
2 months ago

Structural and functional characterization of human sweet taste receptor

The study reveals the cryo-EM structures of the human sweet taste receptor, enhancing our understanding of sweet compound recognition and dietary influences.
OMG science
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Scientists discover the most bitter tasting thing EVER

The mushroom Amaropostia stiptica is recognized as the most bitter substance in the world, activating specialized taste receptors.
Researchers identified potent chemicals within the mushroom, including oligoporin D, which is extremely effective at activating bitter receptors.
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