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The Science of Picky Eaters

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Bitter Taste Receptors Identified
(03.17.00)
HHMI investigators and their colleagues have identified a family of genes responsible for giving bitterness its bite.

HHMI SCIENTISTS AND THE SENSES

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David J. Anderson

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Richard Axel

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Linda B. Buck

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Catherine Dulac

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Charles S. Zuker

FROM THE HHMI BULLETIN

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Common Senses
(February 2007)
Flavors, aromas, and chemical signals released from animals can make the mouth water, evoke vivid memories, and perhaps even signal stress or fertility. How does the brain sort it out?

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HHMI Bulletin: February 2010

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Cover Story: Ahead of the Curve
Jack Szostak is drawn to uncharted territory. His curiosity and big thinking have earned him a Nobel Prize.

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Cover Story: View from the Top
An uncanny way with crystals led Tom Steitz to a clear view of the ribosome's structure—and to the Nobel Prize.

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The China Connection
China-born, U.S.-trained scientists are helping foster innovation and revitalize research in their native land.

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A Matter of Equilibrium
Researchers are getting at the cell's busy internal membranes by studying human diseases.

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