Scientists at the University of Buffalo have made a discovery that could shake up what we know about the sense of smell in humans. The breakthrough centers on a newly discovered type of taste cell ...

Researchers have discovered a new type of taste cell that can detect the full rank of taste stimuli. The cells are different from the previously known taste bud cells in that they have multiple ...

Our sense of smell profoundly influences taste, with the brain merging olfactory and gustatory signals to create flavour. Research reveals that specific aromas can activate taste-processing brain ...

New findings show that endocannabinoids act directly on tongue taste receptors to specifically enhance sweet taste. The findings suggest that modulation of sweet taste responses may be an important ...

Sours are all the rage these days in the craft beer world—those puckery, funky tastes have struck a note with certain drinkers. Moreover, when mixed with the right amount of counterbalancing sweet ...