The gustatory system enables animals to detect and discriminate among foods, to select nutritious diets, and to initiate, sustain and terminate ingestion for the purpose of maintaining energy balance.

As more receptors are defined, researchers will further unlock the mechanics of taste. How the mind perceives these sensory signals is another matter. Take a sip of milk, look in the mirror and ...

From the first bite to the moment that waste is released, the brain is receiving signals from olfactory and gustatory receptors throughout the entire system. A group of specialized cells in the ...

“For that reason, we used molybdenum disulfide… By combining these nanomaterials, we have taken the strengths from each of them to create the circuit that mimics the gustatory system.

The rat's recognition indicated that it was safe to eat the bananas. When the gustatory system was switched on again, the rat chose between both the avocado and the banana. This led Katz and his ...

“Much of what we perceive in terms of taste and flavor happens at the interface of the gustatory system found on our tongue ...

These sensory systems are key targets for developing better repellents. The gustatory system, which helps mosquitoes avoid DEET, has not been fully explored. "There's a need for more effective ...