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New evidence links nasal viral infections to rapid Alzheimer’s progression

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A new study has found evidence that viral infections in the olfactory system could trigger a cascade of events that can lead to Alzheimer's disease

A new study has presented more evidence backing up a hypothesis suggesting viral infections in the olfactory system can accelerate the progression of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Instead of focusing on specific viruses, the research looked at the relationship between biomarkers of viral infections and neurodegeneration in the hippocampus.

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Nosewise Handheld Olfactometer brings a sense of smell to VR gaming

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For decades, inventors have pursued the concept of adding “smell-o-vision” to movies or TV shows. Swedish scientists have now created such a system for use in VR gaming, and it could actually help people regain their lost sense of smell.Continue Readin… Continue reading Nosewise Handheld Olfactometer brings a sense of smell to VR gaming→

Study demonstrates dogs can detect the smell of human stress

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Having been domesticated many thousands of years ago, dogs have evolved to become highly attuned to human behavior, but a study has taken this concept into new terrain. The authors conducted experiments to explore whether canines can detect increasing … Continue reading Study demonstrates dogs can detect the smell of human stress→

Cancer-sniffing ants prove as accurate as dogs in detecting disease

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A fascinating new proof-of-concept study from a team of researchers in France suggests trained ants could be effective at detecting cancer in humans. The researchers demonstrated a certain species of ant can be quickly trained to detect cancerous cells… Continue reading Cancer-sniffing ants prove as accurate as dogs in detecting disease→

New study reveals how the color of your shirt could attract mosquitoes

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If you’ve ever been eaten alive by mosquitoes at a barbecue while the person sitting next to you escapes unbitten, the color of your clothes might be to blame. New experiments reveal that certain colors attract hungry mosquitoes while others are ignore… Continue reading New study reveals how the color of your shirt could attract mosquitoes→

Ninu system lets users create custom perfume with each application

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We’ve already seen devices that allow users to create their own custom-color lipsticks and fingernail polish patterns. It should come as no surprise, then, that there’s now a system for creating your own custom-scented perfume, whenever the mood strike… Continue reading Ninu system lets users create custom perfume with each application→

Baby smell triggers aggression in women but calms men down

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An intriguing new study has found a chemical excreted by babies can influence aggression in humans. The findings reveal curious sex-specific responses to the chemical, triggering aggression in women but blocking aggression in men.Continue ReadingCatego… Continue reading Baby smell triggers aggression in women but calms men down→

Discovery of new compounds solves mystery of cannabis’ pungent smell

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A new study is offering one of the most comprehensive investigations ever conducted into the chemical origins of cannabis’ unique “skunk-like” smell. The study reveals an entirely new family of sulfur compounds accounts for the novel odor and these mol… Continue reading Discovery of new compounds solves mystery of cannabis’ pungent smell→

Drone-mounted electronic nose used to assess wastewater plant odor

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Wastewater treatment plants generally aren’t known for their nice smell, and they have to be monitored in order to ensure that they’re not becoming too stinky. An experimental new system uses an “e-nose” and a drone to do the job better.Continue Readin… Continue reading Drone-mounted electronic nose used to assess wastewater plant odor→