Our sense of smell and hearing could have a significant impact on self-image and body perception. Read More
The smell of a cooperative rat is enough to trigger altruistic responses in other rodents. Read More
Study finds olfaction plays a significant role in the motivation to exercise. Mice who were "high runners" developed genetic differences in their olfactory systems that caused them to perceive smells differently than more sedentary mice. Read More
Witnessing bad behaviors triggers similar neural responses to those triggered by noxious smells. The study also pinpoints a biomarker in the brain for disgust. Read More
The sense of taste in female mosquitoes is specially tuned to detect at least four different substances in blood. Read More
Women who experience unexplained repeated pregnancy loss (uRPL) process olfactory signals related to male body odor differently to other women. Those who experience uRPL are better able to identify the smell of their spouse. Read More
Study reveals how varying odors are perceived similarly in different individuals. Read More
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New artificial intelligence technology can accurately predict how any chemical is going to smell to humans. Read More
Infection of non-neuronal supporting cells in the nose and forebrain may be responsible for the olfactory problems associated with COVID-19. Findings suggest olfactory sensory neurons are not vulnerable to coronavirus infection as they do not express ACE2. Read More
Older adults with a higher ability to process sensations, including vision, olfaction, hearing, and touch, had half the risk of being diagnosed with cognitive decline than their peers who were less capable at sensory processing tasks. Read More
Psychological symptoms, such as depression and anxiety, may be a sign COVID-19 is affecting the central nervous system of patients, a new study reports. Read More
Findings suggest humans have a stereo sense of smell that subconsciously guides navigation. Read More