FeaturedNeuroscience·March 2, 2026·7 min readWhy Some COVID Patients Lose Taste for YearsScientists discover a molecular "amplifier" defect in the taste buds of long-COVID patients, explaining why some flavors disappear while others remain.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 23, 2023·4 min readTaste Cells’ Role in Immune Response May Lead to Treatment of Taste LossA subset of taste cells may play a key role in the body's immune response to harmful oral microbes. The findings could help taste loss associated with infections, aging, and dysregulation of the oral microbiome caused by chemotherapy.Read More