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Here, the authors report the mGlu2-4 receptor structures in the inactive, intermediate and active states, and reveal the reason for the partial activity of the mono-liganded dimers. Bitter taste ...

If you have an empty jar of pickles at home, don't throw out the leftover brine just yet. There are plenty of ways to use ...

Apr. 10, 2024 — A new study reveals the detailed protein structure of the TAS2R14, a bitter taste receptor that allows us to perceive bitter taste. In addition to solving the structure of this ...

We sampled every Costco store-brand olive oil to determine which one reigns supreme. After slurping and swishing them across ...

You can still digest it, you still get the calories.” This is thanks to AMY2, a gene expressed in the pancreas: This version ...

Miracle fruit (Synsepalum dulcificum) is truly a miraculous plant with the amazing ability to actually transform your taste ...

German researchers have developed a honey-like sweet protein that can drastically reduce the sugar content in packaged food ...

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The Pineapple Science Award celebrates quirky research, highlighting the fascinating world of human senses and animal ...