bitter Archives - Knowing Neurons

Myth or Fact? Everyone perceives bitter taste the same way.

February 22, 2016February 22, 2016 knowingneurons 1 Comment 52 Brain Facts, bitter, Bitterness, Chocolate, Kale, TAS2R38, taste

52 Brain Facts

Myth or Fact? Spice receptors on your tongue allow you to taste hot food.

September 7, 2015 knowingneurons 1 Comment 52 Brain Facts, bitter, Knowing Neurons, Receptor, Salty, Sour, Spice, sweet, taste, Tongue

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New Ion Channel Identified for the Neurotransmission of Sweet, Bitter, and Umami Tastes

April 1, 2013March 5, 2017 Jooyeun Lee 1 Comment ATP, bitter, CALHM1 channel, GPCR, neurotransmitter, sweet, taste, taste bud, Type 2 receptor cell, umami

Take a moment to think about how amazing it is that we can taste so many flavors in the meals we eat! Approximately ten thousand taste buds located on the… Read more

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