Mammalian Gustatory Systems Have Evolved to Avoid Even Trace Amounts

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Essay

Mammalian gustatory systems have evolved to avoid even trace amounts of a wide variety of toxic alkaloids. What key features of our taste systems underlie this adaptive sensitivity?

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