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Columbia Breakthrough: Sweet Receptor Discovery Could Cut Sugar

5/13/2025

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Columbia University researchers have unveiled the structure of the sweet receptor on our tongues, a breakthrough that could revolutionize how food companies approach sweetness. This discovery paves the way for reducing sugar in products without sacrificing flavor, offering hope in the battle against obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. The findings were published in the journal Cell on May 7, 2025.

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Columbia University researchers have unveiled the structure of the sweet receptor on our tongues, a breakthrough that could revolutionize how food companies approach sweetness. This discovery paves the way for reducing sugar in products without sacrificing flavor, offering hope in the battle against obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. The findings were published in the journal Cell on May 7, 2025.