Power Of Smell: Odours Might Prompt Certain Brain Cells To Make Decisions, Says Research
The catalyst for the decision-making is the odour which travels up the nose sending neural signals to the olfactory bulb and the hippocampus. The two organs are closely connected. The information is swiftly processed and the brain makes a decision based on the input.
Feb 08, 2024, 15:19 PM IST
10 Best Long-Lasting Perfumes For Men And Women
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Baking Soda For Cleaning: 9 Simple Hacks For A Spotless Kitchen
Baking Soda For Cleaning: 9 Simple Hacks For A Spotless Kitchen
Aug 04, 2023, 15:54 PM IST
Poor Sense Of Smell Associated With Higher Risk Of Depression In Senior Citizens: Study
This study explores factors that might influence the relationship between olfaction and depression, including poor cognition and inflammation.
Jun 27, 2023, 16:28 PM IST
Poommeiler: Smell Poop And Earn In Lakhs! Nutrition Brand Paying Big For The Stinky Job
Yes smelling poop can actually be a job and can credit your bank balance with a whopping amount! Here’s how you can become one.
Feb 25, 2023, 19:09 PM IST
Our brain may navigate using just smells: Study
Researchers have long known that odours can guide animals' behaviours.
Feb 27, 2018, 19:52 PM IST
Men, take note! Want to smell more attractive? Include more fruits and veggies in your diet
The study establishes what previous researches have shown – the notion that scent and health are linked and play a significant role in how desirable someone appears.
Aug 18, 2017, 14:09 PM IST
This pocket-sized detector can alert you when you start to 'stink' - Read
The detector, which looks like a tape recorder, connects by Bluetooth to a smartphone app that allows people to self- test their sweaty exteriors for three categories of smell.
Jul 13, 2017, 16:21 PM IST
Human brain can spot early-stage disease in others to avoid sick people
A new study suggests that human brain can discover early-stage disease in others to help us avoid sick people.
May 25, 2017, 23:55 PM IST
Smell helps primates escape parasites: Study
Frequent grooming among mandrills, a primate of the Old World monkey family, is undoubtedly a means of eliminating ectoparasites.
Apr 08, 2017, 17:53 PM IST
Simple, basic grooming tips for men
Proper grooming and hygiene is just as important for men as it is for women. Lack of grooming can hinder your chance of making a perfect impression. Cleansing, smelling good and hair care can make a lasting impact, says an expert.
Jul 14, 2016, 16:17 PM IST
Watch: Why nasty mosquitoes bite some humans more than others
Mosquitoes can easily smell any human within 100 feet because they have excellent scent receptors so it entirely depends on how your smell.
Mar 07, 2016, 13:47 PM IST
Tracking smell? Don't just follow your nose
Research shows that while searching in a familiar area with limited choices, a run-and-scan strategy is more efficient than a tracking strategy.
Nov 24, 2015, 16:34 PM IST
Humans only have one sense, not five: Study
Don Katz, an associate professor of psychology at Brandeis University in the US, has been investigating the interconnection of smell and taste in rats.
Oct 26, 2015, 14:37 PM IST
Smell of dead can threaten humans: Study
Researchers found that putrescine, the chemical produced by decaying tissue of dead organisms, can produce a fight-or-flight response in humans.
Oct 20, 2015, 15:51 PM IST
Sense of smell may tell how much longer you will live
A team of researchers has revealed that they were able to predict whether worms would live long by measuring how they move towards an appealing, food-like scent.
Sep 19, 2015, 16:46 PM IST
Dogs rely on memory rather than smell at times
Dogs rely more on their memory than their sense of smell to find a hidden treat, reveals new research by citizen scientists which was corroborated by lab findings.
Sep 17, 2015, 14:45 PM IST
