Why Bitter Coffee Starts to Taste So Good to Your Brain
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Summary
Why do we learn to love the bitter taste of coffee? A study in Nature led by UCSF reveals an internal "slow" dopamine circuit connecting gut nutrient sensors to the left amygdala, building over minutes to link post-ingestive caloric rewards with new flavors.
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