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A Matter of Taste
Sunday, March 8
Ever wonder why you like salty or sweet foods but tend to avoid those that taste bitter? You're not being picky, you may be wired that way. Throughout human evolution, the ability to make these distinctions helped us to zero in on nutrients and stay away from toxins. Dr. Dennis Drayna discusses his recent research on the molecular machinery responsible for our sense of taste and what is understood about the genes that encode it. Learn how each taste plays an important role in human survival and fitness, how the differences in the genes that code for these taste receptors have evolved, and what that means for our health today.
Teachers are also invited to attend the Forces That Change Us luncheon and workshop. Choose "related offerings" at the right to find out more and apply.
Supported by Genzyme Corporation, the Forces That Change Us programs focus on the intimate relationship between our bodies and the environments around us and within us.
| Format | Lecture |
| Grades | n/a – n/a |
| Author | n/a |
| Speaker(s) | Dennis Drayna, PhD, chief, Systems Biology of Communication Disorders, Laboratory of Molecular Genetics, National Institutes of Health |
| Location | Cahners Theater — Museum of Science, Boston |
| Website | n/a |
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Reservation | n/a |
| Fee | Free with Exhibit Halls admission |
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March 8, 2009: 1:00 pm
