Klaus Beier is the archetypal German sexologist. Terse, bald, and, during a Zoom call last fall, wearing a blue blazer and clear-rimmed eyeglasses, he exudes annoyance at questions about his work with pedophiles — which, he suggests, is
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Researchers have discovered that differences between the elemental composition of foods and the elemental needs of animals can explain the development of pleasing tastes like salty, umami, and sweet.