This study introduces a course-based undergraduate research experience called the COVID-19 and Taste Lab, designed to provide students with authentic research experience. The lab design utilizes our PTC and Control test paper strips in its design and explores the relationship between COVID-19 susceptibility and taste status (non-taster, taster, supertaster) and its potential public policy implications. Conducted over two class periods at a cost of $0.05 per student, the study found that non-tasters had a higher likelihood of having tested positive for COVID-19.
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