Monell Scientists (IMAGE) Monell Chemical Senses Center Caption Molecular biologist Sunil Sukumaran, Ph.D. (left) and neuroscientist Brian Lewandowkski, Ph.D. are unraveling the enigma of salty taste detection. Credit Monell Center Usage Restrictions please request permission License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.