We know all about taste — or do we? Study finds new mechanism

When we perceive three of our basic tastes — sweet, savory, and bitter — we might have more than one ‘taste channel’ to fall upon, a new study suggests.

Typical food triggers creation of regulatory T cells

Institute for Basic Science researchers document how normal diet establishes immune tolerance conditions in the small intestine.

Clinical Trials Needed To Test Non-Skeletal Benefits Of Vitamin D

The Endocrine Society’s new scientific statement published online represents the first comprehensive evaluation of both the basic and clinical evidence related to the non-skeletal effects of vitamin D. The statement addresses current research regarding the associations of vitamin D with immune function, hypertension, stroke, skin conditions and maternal/fetal health…