An alarming prevalence of smell, taste loss during COVID’s delta surge
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The loss of smell and taste with a COVID-19 infection during the delta surge was a prevalent ...
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The pleasant smell of wet soil indicates danger to bacteria-eating worms, Concordia researchers find
The smell of geosmin is unmistakable: it’s the odour that permeates the air after a summer rain squall or fills ...
How does COVID-19 affect people’s ability to smell
A decreased or altered sense of smell—called olfactory dysfunction—is a common symptom experienced by individuals with COVID-19. As described in ...
“Taste” and “smell” of coral reefs provide insights into a dynamic ecosystem
Coral reefs are hotspots of biodiversity and are amazingly productive with a vast number of organisms interacting simultaneously. Hundreds of ...
Mechanism revealed behind loss of smell with COVID-19
Researchers have discovered a mechanism that may explain why COVID-19 patients lose their sense of smell. Published online February 2 ...
Macrophages in the artery wall ‘smell’ their surroundings
LA JOLLA, CA—An artery is not like a nose. Or is it? Credit: Matt Ellenbogen, La Jolla Institute for Immunology ...
The ‘surprisingly simple’ arithmetic of smell
Smell a cup of coffee.Credit: Please credit WashU/Raman Lab Smell a cup of coffee. Smell it inside or outside; summer ...
Gene involved in sense of smell could play a role in the spread of breast cancer to the brain
BOSTON – An olfactory receptor gene that aids in the sense of smell may also play a role in the ...
Distinct differences exist between sense of smell distortions associated with COVID-19
PHILADELPHIA (December 13, 2021) – Sudden smell and taste loss has become a well-known symptom of COVID-19. However, some people ...
Hummingbirds can smell their way out of danger
In less time than it takes to read this sentence, hummingbirds can catch a whiff of potential trouble. That’s the ...