學英文 EP131｜中級｜為何有些人討厭香菜？揭秘基因背後的味覺差異｜Why do some people hate cilantro?

你覺得香菜清爽好吃，還是像肥皂味？有人覺得香菜帶有清新的柑橘香，但也有人覺得它像在吃肥皂。其實，這不只是個人口味問題，還跟基因有關！研究發現，大約 10% 的人因為第 11 對染色體上的基因變異，對某些氣味特別敏感，才會覺得香菜有肥皂味。這項發現也讓科學家更了解味覺與嗅覺之間的關聯。📚 本集文法學習重點：1️⃣ 數量詞 neither of例句：Neither of these opinions comes from just personal choice — genetics also play a role.2️⃣ 未來完成式（Future perfect simple）例句：By the time further studies are finished, scientists will have gained a clearer view of why some people strongly dislike certain foods.Story textSome people say cilantro tastes fresh and citrusy, while others think it tastes like soap. Neither of these opinions comes from just personal choice — genetics also play a role. According to a large study, around 10 % of people have a genetic reason for disliking cilantro. These individuals have a variation in their 11th chromosome that affects how they sense smells. This difference is linked to a gene called OR6A2, which responds to aldehydes — the same kind of chemicals found in soap. Because of this, people with this gene might find that cilantro tastes like soap or even dirty water. According to the lead scientist on the project, this discovery helps us understand the important connection between taste and smell. By the time further studies are finished, scientists will have gained a clearer view of why some people strongly dislike certain foods.Readle App 下載連結：⁠https://readle-app.onelink.me/cKqE/8suoeb2w"