News tagged with taste sensation

Over consumption of sugary drinks dulls taste buds

(Medical Xpress) -- A study into taste preference suggests children who are thirsty should be encouraged to drink water.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Jun 09, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Creating the perfect Bloody Mary: Good chemistry of fresh ingredients

After tackling the chemistry of coffee, tea, fruit juices, soda pop, beer, wine and other alcoholic beverages, why not take on the ultimate challenge, the Mount Everest of cocktails, what may be the most chemically complex ...

Chemistry / Other

created Mar 29, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Flies avoid a plant's poison using a newly identified taste mechanism

Many plants protect themselves from hungry animals by producing toxic chemicals. In turn, animals rely on detecting the presence of these harmful chemicals to avoid consuming dangerous plant material. A paper, published in ...

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Jun 30, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

The UK's 'taste dialects' defined for the first time

(PhysOrg.com) -- Where we are born not only determines how we speak but also how we taste our food and drink.

Other Sciences / Other

created Jun 19, 2009 | popularity 2 / 5 (3) | comments 0




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Champagne gases different out of a flute versus coupe

Champagne just isn't champagne without its bubbles, and a study highlights the effects that champagne glass shape and temperature can have on carbonation upon serving and the drinking experience. The full report is published ...

Other Sciences / Other

created Feb 08, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Why certain flavor combinations melt in your mouth

Do all cuisines thrive on kindred flavors? New research suggests that some cuisines may be based on combinations of dissimilar ingredients, but critics say the work is not filtering out flavors that may be ...

Chemistry / Other

created Dec 26, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Stress reduction and mindful eating curb weight gain among overweight women

Many dread gaining weight during the holiday season, but there may be hope for those who find that stress causes them to reach for yet another helping of holiday goodies.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Dec 07, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Doctors could learn from Shakespeare's deep understanding of mind-body connection

Shakespeare was a master at portraying profound emotional upset in the physical symptoms of his characters, and many modern day doctors would do well to study the Bard to better understand the mind-body connection, concludes ...

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Nov 24, 2011 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Researchers uncover secrets of 'miracle fruit'

(PhysOrg.com) -- Though not very well known in the United States, at least until the past few years, the miracle fruit is a cranberry like fruit that has the unique property of being able to make acidic or ...

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Sep 27, 2011 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (25) | comments 20 | with audio podcast report

Heat-detecting molecules steer vampires to blood

Scientists have known for years that when vampire bats tear through an animal's skin with their razor-sharp teeth, their noses guide them to the best spots – where a precise bite will strike a vein and ...

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Aug 03, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

How do you stop tasting?

New findings may lend insight into why some people are especially sensitive to bitter tastes. Scientists from the Monell Center and Givaudan Flavors have identified a protein inside of taste cells that acts to shorten bitter ...

Medicine & Health / Research

created Aug 02, 2011 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Weight makes for tastier food

(Medical Xpress) -- Want your food to make a good impression? Then use a heavier bowl or plate.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Jul 22, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Chemistry never sounded this good

(PhysOrg.com) -- By now, the word is out at UCLA that undergraduates in Neil Garg's organic chemistry course produce clever, creative music videos as an extra-credit assignment. The bigger secret may be just how much chemistry ...

Chemistry / Other

created Jun 13, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Topiramate may have benefit as a weight-loss drug

The drug topiramate can help people lose weight as long as they can tolerate the side effects, according to authors of a new study that reviewed the medical literature. Brazilian researchers will present the results Saturday ...

Medicine & Health / Medications

created Jun 06, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0


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