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Lee, H., Alpert, M.H., Gallio, M. (2021). Sensory biology: The bitter aftertaste.  Curr. Biol. 31(24): R1570--RR1573.
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FBrf0252393
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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.
PubMed ID
34932964
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DOI
10.1016/j.cub.2021.11.021
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    Language of Publication
    English
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    Abbreviation
    Curr. Biol.
    Title
    Current Biology
    Publication Year
    1991-
    ISBN/ISSN
    0960-9822
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