The olfactory sensory neuron (OSN) system represents a paradigm of specialised gene regulation, wherein individual neurons select and maintain a singular olfactory receptor (OR) from a vast ...

A new study published in Nature reveals how olfactory sensory neurons (OSNs) achieve extraordinary precision in selecting which genes to express. The mechanism is surprising in that it involves ...

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.

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

Using a newly devised, three-dimensional model to study the regeneration of nerve tissue in the nose, researchers at School ...

Olfactory training. This involves smelling strong aromas — like rose, citrus, cloves, and eucalyptus — every day for several weeks or months while you focus on imagining what the scent ...

Olfactory receptors are integral to sensory perception, forming a sophisticated system that enables organisms to detect and differentiate an immense variety of volatile chemical compounds. As ...

Using this model, the team identified a specific subpopulation of HBCs, marked by their production of the protein KRT5, that actively support the generation of new olfactory neurons.

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Food often connects to comfort, culture and joy. When the ability to enjoy favorite meals vanishes, it can intensify feelings ...