Fyllehunden – en podd om vinkemi
This 2019 review article from AIMS Genetics examines the role of genes, specifically the TAS2R38 gene, in determining human bitter taste perception. The article explores the genetic basis for variations in the ability to taste bitter compounds like phenylthiocarbamide (PTC) and 6-n-propylthiouracil (PROP), including the impact of different genotypes on food preferences and potential links to various diseases, such as diabetes and obesity.