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Dr. Charles Zuker

Professor of Biochemistry, Molecular Biophysics and Neuroscience at Columbia University, Investigator with the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, recognized for pioneering research on the molecular and neural mechanisms underlying sensory perception, especially taste.

About

Dr. Charles Zuker is a distinguished professor at Columbia University, specializing in Biochemistry, Molecular Biophysics, and Neuroscience.
He is also an Investigator with the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.
His groundbreaking research focuses on the molecular and neural basis of sensory perception, particularly taste, contributing significantly to the understanding of sensory systems in mammals.
Dr. Zuker's work combines biochemistry and neuroscience approaches to unravel how the brain interprets sensory stimuli.

Areas of Expertise

neuroscientist biochemist

Recent Podcasts

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The Biology of Taste Perception & Sugar Craving | Dr. Charles Zuker

Topic: The biology of taste perception, sugar cravings, and the gut-brain axis.

02:17:38214,9974,4713 years ago
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