<p>In this episode, we try to track down the chemical underpinnings of pine mouth syndrome: a persistent bitter taste some people experience after eating pine nuts. But despite searching everywhere from the species of pine tree to our own genes, the cause remains elusive.</p>

In this episode, we try to track down the chemical underpinnings of pine mouth syndrome: a persistent bitter taste some people experience after eating pine nuts. But despite searching everywhere from the species of pine tree to our own genes, the cause remains elusive.

The Curious Tale of Pine Mouth Syndrome | Orbitals 102

From antibiotic resistance to Roaring Twenties poisonings to body farms, you can find chemistry—and a good story—anywhere. Every month writer and host, Sam Jones, PhD, takes on a chemistry tale you didn't know you needed to know.

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The Curious Tale of Pine Mouth Syndrome | Orbitals 102

The Curious Tale of Pine Mouth Syndrome | Orbitals 102