Why Some People Can’t Smell Their Own Body Odor
You’ve probably had the experience of catching a whiff of someone else’s perfume, laundry detergent, or, less pleasantly, body odor, from across a room, while remaining completely unaware of your …
Why Cilantro Tastes Like Soap to Some People
why cilantro tastes like soap Put a plate of guacamole in front of a group of friends and you’ll usually get one of two reactions. Most people dig in without …
Why Some People Think Coriander Seeds Taste Like Soap Too
If you’ve read about why fresh cilantro tastes like soap to some people, you might assume coriander seeds, which come from that exact same plant, would trigger the same reaction. …
The Genetics of Loving (or Hating) Licorice
Few flavors divide a room quite like black licorice. Offer it around and you’ll usually get two extremes: people who genuinely crave that distinctive anise flavor, and people who physically …
The Genetics Behind Why Some People Crave Salt More Than Others
You’ve probably eaten dinner with someone who salts their plate before taking a single bite, treating it almost as a reflex rather than a taste decision. Meanwhile, someone else at …
The Genetics of Why Spicy Food Feels Like Torture to Some and Nothing to Others
genetics of spicy food tolerance Some people add hot sauce to everything without blinking, while others tear up at a mild salsa. The genetics of capsaicin sensitivity explain the gap. …
The Real Reason Some People Are “Picky Eaters” for Life
Most people expect picky eating to be a phase, something toddlers grow out of somewhere around elementary school. But plenty of adults still stick to a fairly narrow list of …
Are You a Supertaster? The Genetics Behind Extra-Sensitive Taste Buds
If black coffee tastes unbearably bitter to you, if you’ve never understood how anyone enjoys grapefruit, or if you find yourself scraping the seasoning off dishes that everyone else calls …