#taste-receptors

#taste-receptors

A genetic mutation enables animals to perceive bitterness to avoid toxins, with recent research uncovering unknown bitter compounds that activate human taste receptors.

The study reveals the cryo-EM structures of the human sweet taste receptor, enhancing our understanding of sweet compound recognition and dietary influences.

The mushroom Amaropostia stiptica is recognized as the most bitter substance in the world, activating specialized taste receptors.

Researchers identified potent chemicals within the mushroom, including oligoporin D, which is extremely effective at activating bitter receptors.