Sodium (Na+) is crucial for numerous homeostatic processes in the body and,
consequentially, its levels are tightly regulated by multiple organ systems. Sodium is …

Mammalian taste buds are comprised of specialized neuroepithelial cells that act as sensors
for molecules that provide nutrition (eg, carbohydrates, amino acids, and salts) and those …

Sensory systems mediate our social interactions, food intake, livelihoods, and other
essential daily functions. Age-related decline and disease in sensory systems pose a …

The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of age and sex on the taste
functions of healthy Taiwanese. Subjects were divided into groups based on their sex and …

New Findings What is the central question of this study? Loss of taste or inability to
distinguish between different tastes progresses with age. The purpose was to evaluate the …

The effect of age and gender on taste function is rarely investigated. Therefore, we tried to
study the effect of age and gender on taste function as evaluated by the Waterless Empirical …

In behavioral experiments, rats perceive sodium carbonate (Na2CO3) as super salty. In fact,
when the dissociated Na+ ions are accounted for, rats perceive Na2CO3 as 5× saltier than …

人味蕾中味觉细胞接受刺激后产生味觉信号， 传导至中枢神经系统产生味觉，
有助于机体鉴别营养物质和有毒有害物质， 对人和其他哺乳动物的生存具有重要意义 …

Sodium is an essential nutrient critical to survival; however, it is frequently consumed in
excess in the United States, leading to deleterious health consequences and related …

Olfactory sensory deprivation induces anosmia and reduces tyrosine hydroxylase and
dopamine levels in the olfactory bulb. The behavioral consequences specific to the loss of …