FeaturedNeuroscience·June 13, 2013·4 min readGustatory Tug-of-War Key to Whether Salty Foods Taste GoodResearchers find a fruit fly's salty taste sensation strategy could apply to other animals, even humans.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 18, 2012·2 min readBrain Neurons and Diet Influence Onset of Obesity and Diabetes in MiceThe absence of a specific type of neuron in the brain can lead to obesity and diabetes in mice report researchers. The outcome, however, depends on the type of diet that the animals are fed.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 12, 2012·5 min readReceptor for Tasting Fat Identified in HumansWhy do we like fatty foods so much? We can blame our taste buds. Our tongues apparently recognize and have...Read More
