We’ve all heard of the five tastes our tongues can detect: sweet, sour, bitter, savory-umami, and salty. But the real number is actually six, because we have two separate salt-taste systems. One of ...
Researchers at the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill School of Medicine have revealed the detailed structure of the bitter taste receptor, a protein called TAS2R14, and have shown ...
Share on Pinterest Researchers say the new sixth taste activates a strong sensation in receptors that detect sour tastes, which could be a survival mechanism. Rich Legg/Getty Images Researchers say ...
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