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Old 27-July-2007, 01:46 AM
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when in doubt google.

from livescience.com
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As reported in the journal Nature this month, scientists have identified a protein that detects sour taste on the tongue. This is a rather important protein, for it enables us and other mammals to recognize spoiled or unripe food.
maybe i was confusing bitter and sour. i must not be a super taster.
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