News tagged with bitter taste

Taste perception of bitter foods depends on genetics

(PhysOrg.com) -- How we perceive the taste of bitter foods -- and whether we like or dislike them, at least initially -- depends on which versions of taste-receptor genes a person has, according to a researcher ...

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Apr 04, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

For stressed bees, the glass is half empty

When people are depressed or anxious, they are much more likely to see their glass as half empty than half full. In tough times, evidence of that same pessimistic outlook can be seen in dogs, rats, and birds. Now, researchers ...

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Jun 02, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 2