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This shows olfactory neurons in a mouse nasal cavity

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·May 30, 2022·5 min read

Olfactory Neurons Adapt to the Surrounding Environment

Study reveals how olfactory neurons adapt to the surrounding environment.

This shows a little girl smelling a flower

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·May 29, 2022·5 min read

Seeing How Odor Is Processed in the Brain

Odor information in the brain is unrelated to perception during the early stages of being processed, but when perception later occurred, unpleasant odors were processed more quickly than pleasant odors.

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·May 29, 2022·2 min read

Why Are Male Mice Afraid of Bananas?

N-pentyl acetate, an odorant responsible for the unique smell of bananas, is released in the urine of pregnant and lactating female mice. The chemical produces a stress response in male mice. The findings reveal how chemical signaling in female mice protects their offspring.

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·May 26, 2022·4 min read

Persistent Sensory Loss Following COVID Infection

Study reveals the loss of smell and taste associated with the Delta wave of COVID-19 infection was a prevalent symptom and not prevented by the vaccines. Many who contracted COVID during the earlier phases of the disease experienced loss of taste and smell for months following infection.

This shows a woman looking at a piece of food as though it smells bad

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·May 25, 2022·4 min read

Wake Up and Smell the Burning Rubbish? Secrets of Disordered Smell Found

Study reveals the mechanism behind why certain food and drink aromas smell disgusting to people with parosmia.

This diagram shows how inflammation occurs in the nasal passage

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·April 11, 2022·6 min read

Inflammation Caused by COVID-19, Rather Than the Virus Itself, May Lead To Loss of Smell

Anosmia, the loss of the sense of smell which is a common symptom of COVID-19, may be a secondary consequence of immune system inflammation rather than a direct action of the virus.

This shows a woman in a facemask holding a flower

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·April 10, 2022·6 min read

A Way to Prevent Loss of Smell and Taste From COVID-19

Camostat mesylate, an oral medication commonly prescribed to treat pancreatitis, reduces both the loss of smell and taste in those with COVID-19 infection.

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·April 4, 2022·3 min read

The Brain Processes Smell Both Like a Painting and a Symphony

Centrifugal fibers which carry impulses from parts of the central nervous system to early sensory regions of the brain play a critical role in olfactory processing.

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·April 4, 2022·4 min read

People Around the World Like the Same Kinds of Smell

The structure of the odor molecule determines whether a smell is considered pleasant or not. Additionally, people tend to prefer the same smells over others, regardless of their cultural background.