We have had fun talking about what Synaesthesia is and how it impacts our senses, specifically how it impacts taste. Now it is time focus a little on the physiological aspect of this condition. After reading a lot of articles and doing a lot of research on the topic, it appears that we still don't have a good, complete understanding about what causes Synaesthesia. We do know that there is a genetic component and that women tend to have it more than men (Carpenter, 2001). The Huffington Post put out a nice video about the topic and they interview a Nueroscientist from Baylor University who explains on a physiological level, what is happening in the brain of a Synaesthate. You can watch it here. Finally, are you curious if you have Synaesthesia? Check out this website, to see if you do! If so, you can be a part of current Synaesthesia research projects.