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Scientists Explore the Workings of Taste Buds Distinguishing good taste from bad: Scientists have new data on how taste buds work.
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Scientists Explore the Workings of Taste Buds

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Scientists Explore the Workings of Taste Buds

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Distinguishing good taste from bad: Scientists have new data on how taste buds work.

M. Scott Herness, associate professor, oral biology, College of Dentistry, Ohio State University