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Taste Bud Cells
The masters of food tasting
Taste bud cells (or gustatory cells) are present inside the taste buds in the human mouth. They recognize five tastes: saltiness, sourness, bitterness, sweetness, or umami, and transmit information about them to our brains.
Credit: Art by Nelly Aghekyan. Set in motion by Dr. Emanuele Petretto. Words by Dr. Masia Maksymowicz. Series Director: Dr. Radhika Patnala
