FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·October 3, 2017·6 min readGot a Picky Eater? How ‘Nature and Nurture’ May Be Influencing Eating Behavior in Young ChildrenPicky eating in children may not be a result of tricky behavior, it could actually be down to genetics. Researchers identify two genes associated with picky eating.Read More
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FeaturedPsychology·November 12, 2015·3 min readExtreme Noise Conditions Can Influence Taste PerceptionA new study reports conditions which are extremely noisy can alter taste perception for sweet and umami flavors.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·September 11, 2013·2 min readVariation in Bitter Receptor mRNA Expression Affects Taste PerceptionSensitivity to bitter taste is not only shaped by taste genes, but also how much mRNA a person's cells make, a new study suggests.Read More