It’s a Matter of Taste

    The incredible superpowers hidden in your mouth.

    Chemesthesis, taste receptors, flavor explosions – oh my! Kae Lani Palmisano blows our collective minds as she dives into how our tongues translate spicy flavors, astringency, and carbon dioxide.

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