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·August 11, 2022·6 min read

How Different Smells Can Influence the Visual Perception of Emotions

Researchers found a significant link between olfaction and visual sensory processing, reporting specific smells influence the identification of facial emotions, and facial expressions influence the emotional response to smell.

This shows a woman in a garden smelling flowers from a cherry blossom tree

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·August 3, 2022·3 min read

Smells Experienced in Nature Evoke Positive Well-being

The smell of fresh cut grass or blooming flowers appears to have a positive effect on a person's overall well-being, a new study reveals. Researchers say the smells of nature can help boost psychological well-being.

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·August 2, 2022·4 min read

Could Loss of Smell From COVID-19 Create Future ‘Dementia Wave?’

Study questions whether smell loss associated with COVID-19 infection may increase the risk of developing dementia later in life.

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·July 28, 2022·6 min read

Rapid Loss of Smell Predicts Dementia and Smaller Brain Areas Linked to Alzheimer’s

Smell loss in older individuals not only can predict cognitive decline, but it can also foretell structural changes in brain structures linked to Alzheimer's disease, a new study reports.

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·July 1, 2022·4 min read

Serotonin and Dopamine Modulate Aging in Response to Food Odor and Availability

Medications that block serotonin and dopamine enable the life extension effect of the FMO protein in C. elegans, even in the presence of the smell of food.

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·June 30, 2022·6 min read

Robot Nose That Can “Smell” Disease on Your Breath

A new robotic system can identify volatile organic compounds associated with diseases by analyzing bodily emissions.

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·June 30, 2022·6 min read

Suffering From a Smell Disorder? Eat Chili, Menthol and Rapeseed Oil

Olfactory dysfunction can have both physical and social consequences, in addition to influencing food intake and weight. Researchers say foods that stimulate other chemical senses when consumed, such as chili or menthol, can improve life quality for those with olfactory dysfunction.

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·June 27, 2022·5 min read

Scent of a Friend: Similarities in Body Odor May Contribute to Social Bonding

People have a tendency to form friendships with others who have a similar natural body odor, a new study reports. Using an electronic eNose to "smell" body odor, researchers were able to predict the quality of social interaction between strangers.

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.