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The Science of Picky Eaters

The Science of Picky Eaters

Don't like broccoli? Your DNA may explain why.

arrow Tour the Tongue

In this audio interactive, learn how our sense of taste works, and why we evolved the ability to detect flavors like bitter and sweet.

arrow Blocking Bitter Taste

In this web-exclusive video, Neil deGrasse Tyson meets a genetically modified mouse that can't sense bitter.

arrow Ask the Expert

Geneticist Danielle Reed answers questions about taste, its genetic roots, and more.