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Ep89 "Why do you love some flavors and not others?"

Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman

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The Science of Taste: Genetics and Culture

This chapter explores the complex reasons behind individual taste preferences, focusing on genetics, early experiences, and cultural factors. It introduces the TAS2R38 gene, the concepts of 'super tasters' and 'non-tasters', and discusses how lifelong taste preferences can be shaped by exposure and aversions.

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