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Four UT Austin professors (left to right) Eric Anslyn, John McDevitt, Jason Shear and Dean Neikirk

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UT Research: Electronic tongue tastes international acclaim

The tiny sensor under the microscope has the potential to detect flavors and identify the chemical composition of substances. Four UT Austin professors (left to right) Eric Anslyn, John McDevitt, Jason Shear and Dean Neikirk developed the device using a combination of chemistry and computer engineering. 
Researchers taste success with electronic tongue

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This electronic sensor developed by engineers and scientists at UT Austin has the potential to detect taste as well as identify the chemicals of any substance. It has uses for food and beverage development as well as medical applications. 

October 26, 1998