# Scientists discover why some people still can’t taste food after COVID-19

- Source: Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily
- Published: 2026-10-19T12:03:02+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261018205033.htm
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/scientists-discover-why-some-people-still-can-t-taste-food-after-covid-080935/

Scientists have uncovered a possible explanation for why some people struggle to taste food more than a year after recovering from COVID-19. By examining taste buds from patients with lingering symptoms, researchers discovered molecular abnormalities that weaken the signals responsible for detecting sweet, bitter, and savory flavors.

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