Posts Tagged ‘smells’

Smells, great and gross, reshape the brain


CALTECH (US) — Based on a new study with locusts, researchers better understand how the brain adapts to remember new and specific smells. Continue…

Monday, January 30, 2012 13:25 - 1 Comment


Science & Technology - May 19, 2011 14:55 - 0 Comments

Big brains gave mammals strong sniffers

U. TEXAS-AUSTIN (US) — Scientists used CT scans to reconstruct the brains of two early mammals and discovered that they had larger-than-expected brains, particularly in the area for smell. (more…)

Science & Technology - Jul 29, 2010 10:27 - 6 Comments

Lemurs smell funny on birth control

DUKE (US)—A new study finds hormonal contraception changes the chemical signals sent by female ring-tailed lemurs, making them less attractive to potential mates. (more…)

Science & Technology - Mar 24, 2010 12:52 - 0 Comments

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Identifying birds by sniff, not song

INDIANA U (US)—Two recently diverged populations of a southern California songbird produce unique odors, suggesting smell could contribute to the reproductive isolation that accompanies the origin of new bird species. (more…)


Health & Medicine - Oct 28, 2009 18:17 - 5 Comments

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Human, bird scent drives mosquitoes wild

UC DAVIS (US)—Scientists have identified the dominant odor produced by humans and birds that attracts blood-feeding Culex mosquitoes, known to transmit West Nile virus and other serious diseases. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Aug 21, 2009 12:18 - 0 Comments

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Nose keeps smells separated

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When the participants received a different smell in each nostril at the same time, they were actually experiencing an “olfactory illusion,” says study coauthor Denise Chen. “Although both smells are equally present, the brain attends to predominantly one of them at a time.” (Courtesy: Rice University)

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