A second helping of knowledge about this key ingredient in our bodies and brains.
The sweet taste of lemon
A slice of lemon can taste like perfect lemonade. Just add miracle berry!
Go with your gut: how your gut knows the difference between sugar and artificial sweetener
Think you have a sweet tooth just because you like the taste? A new study reveals a different reason for why you prefer sweet foods.
Can a high sugar diet change how you taste?
A recent study found that consumption of a high sugar diet had lasting effects on sweet taste perception.
Too hot to handle
Why does too much spice feel like fire?
Artificial Sweeteners and the Brain
Are they really better for you?
Tasting With Your Brain
We’ve known for decades that the tongue is involved in taste perception, but could the brain actually be playing a more important role?