Can human skin taste things? The answer may surprise you
Researchers from Okayama University of Science discovered taste receptors (TAS2Rs) in the skin that detect and expel harmful substances. These receptors, once believed to exist only on the tongue, play a crucial role in identifying and clearing toxins, potentially aiding in cellular survival against toxic exposures.
Researchers from Okayama University of Science discovered taste receptors (TAS2Rs) in the skin that detect and expel harmful substances. These receptors, once believed to exist only on the tongue, play a crucial role in identifying and clearing toxins, potentially aiding in cellular survival against toxic exposures.
