A better understanding of human smell is emerging as scientists interrogate its fundamental elements: the odor molecules that ...

In a nutshell Researchers identified two distinct brain pathways that determine whether an odor feels pleasant or threatening ...

A smell detector which uses synthetic brain cells and artificial intelligence could improve staff safety in prisons and ...

Scientists uncover how the brain decides if a smell is good or bad - and why it matters for mood, memory, and health.

Smell detectors could be installed in criminals’ homes or prison cells to monitor their illegal drug use. The detector, which ...

Can you smell bugs? Learn more about how our sense of smell work, and why that can lead some to be able to smell insects.

Phantosmia is a smell disorder that is sometimes linked to neurological conditions like stroke A doctor explains the ...

Eau du elderly is characterized by top notes of mothballs and wet cardboard coupled with basement, expired canned goods and ...

Some people who’ve had the COVID-19 virus developed neurological side effects, or symptoms affecting their brain function. Find out why this happens and what conditions it could cause.

Parosmia is a disorder in which the odors of certain things are distorted. It often makes things smell bad or even disgusting. For example, when you sniff a banana, instead of a fruity and ...

Unfortunately, many of us don’t appreciate this rich “smellscape” until it is gone. The most common causes of smell loss are traumatic brain injury, viral infection and sinonasal disease.

A new study reveals how the brain determines whether a smell is pleasant or revolting, highlighting why scent evokes such strong emotional responses.