A researcher from the University of Kansas Life Span Institute is part of an international group that recently published a ...

Imagine navigating a pitch-black room and knowing exactly where every object is without ever switching on a light.

Rising temperatures alter how the body processes flavor, which explains why cold food tastes better in sweltering weather.

Dogs predict blood sugar changes before a glucose monitor can. They can “detect scents associated with hyperglycemia and ...

Our bodies have to sense our environment, and receptors are one part of the sensory experience of the body. Receptors, such as those in taste buds... | Cell And Molecular Biology ...

There is growing awareness — and alarm — at news that human brains (and the rest of our bodies) contain microplastic ...

Electrical stimulation is no longer reserved for elite athletes or clinics alone. This practical tool helps people move ...

Your brain and skin are interconnected—and when a disorder affects both, treatment must involve a multidisciplinary approach.

Chili peppers are famous for their heat. That fiery sensation on your tongue comes from compounds known as capsaicinoids. These chemicals trigger pain and heat receptors in your mouth, causing what ...

G protein-coupled receptors are embedded in the cell membrane and transmit signals from the outside to the inside of the cell. Because of their vast diversity and crucial role in the body, GPCRs ...

In a surprising discovery, scientists have found that the heart possesses "sweet taste" receptors, similar to those on our tongues, and that stimulating these receptors with sweet substances can ...