For penguins, it's a matter of no taste

Researcher reported that penguins can't taste bitter, sweet or the savory taste know as umami. Taste ability depends on proteins called receptors in the outer membrane of taste bud cells. Once receptors detect molecule responsible for a particular taste, they send a message to the brain about w...

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Published in:Science news (Washington) 2015-03, Vol.187 (6), p.8
Main Author: Saey, Tina Hesman
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Birds
Genomes
Poisons
Researchers
Taste
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Summary:Researcher reported that penguins can't taste bitter, sweet or the savory taste know as umami. Taste ability depends on proteins called receptors in the outer membrane of taste bud cells. Once receptors detect molecule responsible for a particular taste, they send a message to the brain about what's tripping across the tongue.
ISSN:0036-8423
1943-0930