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. 2021 Dec 20;31(24):R1570-R1573.
doi: 10.1016/j.cub.2021.11.021.

Sensory biology: The bitter aftertaste

Hojoon Lee  1 , Michael H Alpert  2 , Marco Gallio  3
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Sensory biology: The bitter aftertaste

Hojoon Lee et al. Curr Biol. .

Abstract

Bitter taste signals a potentially toxic food that should be avoided. A new study shows that taste neurons in Drosophila produce distinct responses after a bitter sip. A bitter aftertaste may help the fly make wise food choices.

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