Cold and Bubbly: The Sensory Qualities that Best Quench Thirst
Understanding what causes thirst may help improve hydration in at-risk populations, including the elderly, soldiers, and athletes....
03 October, 2016
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Digesting Sweet Taste
Gut enzymes in sweet taste cells may point the way to better-tasting non-caloric sweeteners....
09 May, 2016
How Sweet It Is: Why Your Taste Cells Love Sugar So Much
A new research study dramatically increases knowledge of how taste cells detect sugars, a key step in developing strategies to limit overconsumption....
07 March, 2011
NSAID Receptor Responsible for Olive Oil’s ‘Cough’ and More
“Oleocanthal and ibuprofen are chemically unrelated, yet both are potent anti-inflammatory compounds that activate the TRPA1 receptor and cause sensory irritation,” said Monell behavioral biologist Gary K. Beauchamp, Ph.D....
18 January, 2011
Oleocanthal May Help Prevent, Treat Alzheimer’s
Oleocanthal, a naturally-occurring compound found in extra-virgin olive oil, alters the structure of neurotoxic proteins believed to contribute to the debilitating effects of Alzheimer’s disease. This structural change impedes the proteins’ ability to damage brain nerve cells....
29 September, 2009