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The memory of taste: the secret evolutionary biology of gastronomic pleasure
This lecture will explore how our sense of taste has been shaped throughout evolution to promote survival — and how these biological adaptations shape what we perceive as pleasure when eating. Drawing on findings in genetics, neuroscience, and evolutionary ecology, the talk will offer an integrated view of why certain flavours captivate us, how our taste memories influence food choices, and what implications this has for nutrition, culinary culture, and gastronomic innovation.
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