The term “transient receptor potential melastatin 5” doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue, but if you’ve ever enjoyed the sweet taste of a ripe nectarine or the umami flavor in your mu shoo pork, you have this taste-signaling protein to thank.
The term “transient receptor potential melastatin 5” doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue, but if you’ve ever enjoyed the sweet taste of a ripe nectarine or the umami flavor in your mu shoo pork, you have this taste-signaling protein to thank.
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