
FitnessFebruary 1, 2016
How Bitter Taste Receptors Defend the Body against Bacteria
Bitter taste receptors are not only on the tongue but throughout the body, where they defend us against microbial invaders
Noam A. Cohen is an associate professor in the department of otorhinolaryngology at the University of Pennsylvania. He is a surgeon with 15 years of clinical experience and director of rhinology research at the school.

How Bitter Taste Receptors Defend the Body against Bacteria
Bitter taste receptors are not only on the tongue but throughout the body, where they defend us against microbial invaders