The sense of smell is a complex process of the central nervous system that involves specific areas of the brain. In fact, olfactory dysfunction is seen in various central nervous system disorders ...

Some research suggests that “olfactory training” — practicing to improve your olfaction, or sense of smell — can actually ...

surprisingly little is known about their sense of smell. There has been plenty of evidence showing that spiders can detect ...

A new collaborative research group, the Breakthrough Consortium for Olfactory Health (BeCOH), brings together charities, patient groups, research institutions, and clinicians, as well as ...

Predators and prey in the ocean rely on chemical signals for survival, but this vital sensory mode can also be their Achilles ...

The human sense of smell is more powerful than we realize. It often works best in subtle collaboration with our other senses.

Just before 5 p.m., Rocky alerted law enforcement sweeping the area to the dumpster, said Houston Police Chief Noe Diaz. When ...

Some people in the food science world believe tastebuds can be retrained to enjoy divisive foods such as broccoli, brussels ...

Through this special sense of "smell," snakes can detect things such as dirt, plants, and other animals. It aids them in avoiding predators and catching prey, offering an extraordinary way to ...