FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 23, 2016·5 min readSmell Tells Intruder Mice How To BehaveA new study reports that a genetically specific cluster of hypothalamic cells is wired to the olfactory system and responds only when a male mouse enters another male's cage.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·June 16, 2016·4 min readStinky or Fragrant? How Reactions to Odor Change in Presence of Others: Fly StudyA new study reveals preference of odors can flip, depending on the situation.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 9, 2016·4 min readSniffing You Out! Witnesses Can Catch Criminals With SmellCould nose witnesses be just as reliable as eye witnesses when it comes to identifying criminals? A new study suggests they could be.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 6, 2016·3 min readBaby Face: Parental Behaviors Triggered by Cuteness of BabiesA new study reports that babies characteristics contribute to their cuteness, and that can trigger care-giving behaviors in adults.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 30, 2016·3 min readFish Courtship Pheromone Uses the Brain’s Smell PathwayA pheromone released by female zebrafish is sensed by the olfactory receptors of males, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 26, 2016·4 min readOdor AlternativeResearchers have uncovered a new and different way some odors are sensed in the 'olfactory necklace'.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·May 26, 2016·3 min readSensory Neurons Modulate Aging HormoneA new study suggests the taste or smell of food acts on sensory neurons, which could produce a type of aging hormone.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 20, 2016·7 min readScent Guides Hawk Moths to the Best Fitting FlowersAccording to a new study, hawk moths recognize the scent of flowers matching its proboscis to help optimize energy gained.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 10, 2016·4 min readNew Insights into the Mysteries of SmellResearchers have uncovered a mechanism that underlies a phenomenon in how we smell that has puzzled scientists for decades.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 9, 2016·4 min readPregnancy Changes Perception of Tastes and OdorsA new study reports pregnant flies favor nutrition that is rich in polyamines and increase their reproductive success in this way.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 21, 2016·6 min readThe Smell of Fear: Neurons Involved in Rodent Stress Response IdentifiedResearchers identify neurons and a specific brain region behind the innate fear response.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 19, 2016·2 min readThe Smell of Alcohol Makes it Hard to ResistStudy could help further understanding about addiction and substance abuse, researchers believe.Read More
