Mammalian lingual structures are a paradigmatic example of evolutionary adaptation and functional specialisation. The tongue not only facilitates critical processes such as food manipulation, taste ...

Gustatory rhinitis is the medical term for a runny nose or sneezing you may get after you eat hot or spicy foods. It's a type of nonallergic rhinitis, where your nose gets inflammation but not because ...

Our sense of smell profoundly influences taste, with the brain merging olfactory and gustatory signals to create flavour.

A set of genes that promote sweet taste sensation is also crucial for protein management during fly development, according to a new study. The finding expands the understanding of a key process in ...

While tasting flavors requires chemical sensation, tasting texture requires mechanical sensation, and it is unclear whether taste organs like the tongue have this capacity. The new study addressed ...

Larvae navigate and prefer older, rotting fruit compared to fresh fruit. Most research on food sensation has focused on tastes like sweetness or saltiness. But preferences for food often depend on ...