E042 - Flavor and Taste with Dr. Gary K. Beauchamp
Humans that eat rotting flesh, Hummingbirds with no sweet receptors, and giant pandas that can't detect umami. These are just a few of the subjects that bridge the illustrative career of Gary Beauchamp, Emeritus Director and President, Monell Chemical Senses Center. He's considered one of the world’s leading experts on chemosensory science. Join us for this fascinating exploration of flavor and taste.