The Preference for Sugar over Sweetener Depends on a Gut Sensor Cell

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A February 2022 study from Diego Bohorquez's lab showing that gut neuropod cells can distinguish between real sugars and artificial sweeteners, signaling different patterns to the brain.

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A February 2022 study from Diego Bohorquez's lab showing that gut neuropod cells can distinguish between real sugars and artificial sweeteners, signaling different patterns to the brain.