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What does the koala genome tell us about the taste of eucalyptus?

by Staff July 10, 2018
July 10, 2018 57 views
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Sequencing of the koala genome has revealed some interesting qualities about these marsupials on their sense of taste. They have more bitter taste receptor genes than any other Australian marsupial, and most mammals. This possibly enables the animals to detect toxic metabolites contained in eucalyptus. Koalas even have functional receptors for both sweetness and umami.

Source: sciencedaily.com

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