By Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D. Reviewed by Benedette Cuffari, M.Sc. Oct 8 2025 A new study reveals that a simple taste could one day tell you if you have the flu, thanks to a chemically engineered sensor that uses your tongue as a built-in diagnostic tool. Study: A Viral Neuraminidase-Specific Sensor for Taste-Based Detection of Influenza . Image Credit: Corona Borealis Studio / Shutterstock.com A recent study published in ACS Central Science examines the effectiveness of a novel taste-based sensor