Alarming levels of microplastics found in human brains
A new study finds that microplastics and nanoplastics accumulate at higher levels in the brain than in the liver and kidney.
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You can train your nose – and 4 other surprising facts about your sense of smell
Just like physiotherapy after a physical injury, olfactory training is thought to act like rehabilitation for your sense of ...
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Even at one month, a baby’s brain shows an aptitude for smell
Brain regions linked to the sense of smell in adults were activated in infants exposed to the odours of petrol, strawberry ...
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Researchers discover the brain cells that tell you to stop eating
Columbia scientists have found specialized neurons in the brains of mice that order the animals to stop eating. Though many feeding circuits in the brain are known to play a role in monitoring food ...
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How the Brain Adapts to New Sensory Contexts
New research reveals how the brain rapidly adapts to sensory changes using a feedback loop between the olfactory cortex and the olfactory bulb.
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The Science Behind a Dog’s Sense of Smell
A dog’s sense of smell is nothing short of extraordinary. While humans primarily rely on sight to understand the world, dogs ...
Characterizing olfactory brain responses in young infants
The sense of smell promotes adaptive behaviors such as feeding and soothing, but how early humans begin to process odors ...
Scents And Our Sense Of Smell – Underrated Powers In Home Design
Rosenberg shares these tips for adding supportive scents to our homes: Use essential oil diffusers, grow fresh herbs in a ...