senses

In addition to sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and umami, a new study suggests the tongue may also detect ammonium chloride

Parallels between cat noses and gas chromatography provide new insights into mammalian evolution

Recent research shows that one-hour weekly piano lessons have a variety of benefits

Researchers are working to mimic the unique sensations associated with different surface textures and shapes

Coffee lovers with a penchant for dark chocolate now have a scientific explanation for why the two are a perfect match

Study suggests clinicians should include sensory impairment as standard screening measure

Researchers have discovered that multiple opsin proteins, known for decades to be required for vision, also function as taste receptors

The discovery of a rapid pain-signaling system challenges our current understanding of pain

Researchers develop the optoPAD, a system that creates "virtual taste realities"