Smell : Science World Report

Feb 21, 2016 07:36 AM EST

Losing Your Senses? Multisensory Losses Impact Older Adults

Previous studies link loss of one's senses-including taste, smell, touch, vision, and hearing-to an increased risk of cognitive decline, poor mental health and increased mortality.

Feb 18, 2016 11:27 AM EST

Sensory Loss Affects 94 Percent Of Older Adults

The University of Chicago conducted a study that showed a staggering 94 percent of adults between 57 and 85 had at least one sensory deficit.

Feb 11, 2016 08:32 PM EST

Could Prostate Cancer Be Detected Through Smell?

Could prostate cancer be detected through smell?

Jan 11, 2016 09:48 AM EST

Puff Adders May be the Ultimate Ambush Predators by Using Scent Camouflage

Puff adders may just be the ultimate ambush predators. Scientists have found that these snakes can actually use scent camouflage when stalking prey.

Oct 26, 2015 10:17 AM EDT

Parkinson's Disease: Woman Detects The Smell Of Health Problem

Sixty-five-year-old Joy Milne from Scotland was actually able to detect Parkinson's disease in a strange odor coming from her husband, Les.

Sep 22, 2015 07:48 PM EDT

Sense Of Smell: Loss Of Stimuli May Signal Increased Mortality Risk

Researchers at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies discovered a correlation between the loss of smell and declining lifespan in worms. Now, new research suggests that this may be an indicator of near death.

Sep 01, 2015 01:41 PM EDT

Corpse Flower Just Can't Blossom, Even With Scientists' Help

Have you ever smelled a corpse flower?

Aug 17, 2015 04:08 PM EDT

Back-To-School: Tension Headaches, Migraines Higher In Kids This Time Of Year

Recent findings from the Nationwide Children's Hospital demonstrates how headaches increase in the fall among children heading back to school. Researchers have found that certain health issues may trigger the problem, including poor hydration and prolonged screen time that could contribute to a chil...

Jul 16, 2015 04:51 PM EDT

Mosquitoes Find Their Next Host With Their Sense Of Smell

Dogs and mosquitoes have little in common, except perhaps, for their acute sense of smell. Before a mosquito even sets eyes on a new meal, it can smell a host's blood from across the room.

Jul 03, 2015 07:23 AM EDT

Genetics: Rose's Fading Fragrances May be Resurrected by Unexpected Enzyme

To us, a rose smells sweet. But why is this the case? Scientists have now identified a key enzyme, known as RhNUDX1, which plays an important role in producing the flowers' sweet fragrances.

Jul 01, 2015 05:53 PM EDT

'Olfactory Fingerprint' Reveals Humans' Unique Sense of Smell

Did you know that your sense of smell is completely unique to you? Now, scientists have mapped the distribution of people's smell receptors in order to better understand individual sense of smell-something that's called the "olfactory fingerprint."

Jun 05, 2015 01:13 PM EDT