The human sense of smell connects directly to brain regions responsible for memory and cognitive function, making it a surprisingly accurate window into neurological health. As people age, changes in ...

Closely related subtypes of dopamine-releasing neurons may play entirely separate roles in processing sensory information, depending on their physical structure.

Your nose’s superpower is thanks to a “superhighway” that leads directly into your brain. The olfactory system runs straight to the hippocampus, or your memory hub, whereas other sensory systems have ...

A recent study examining the lasting impacts of the coronavirus concluded that people living with long COVID who suffer from anosmia -- the loss of smell -- experienced a significant shift in brain ...

Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers suggest that inhaling hydrogen sulfide, a compound found in farts, could potentially protect brain cells from cognitive decline and Alzheimer's.

Olfactory training—based on repeated exposure to different scents—has proven effective in improving and even restoring the sense of smell.

Researchers have found that the maturation of the senses for smell and touch is closely linked in mice and that this strong interaction takes place within a narrow developmental time window. These ...

Conventional wisdom dictates that smells are particularly efficient cues for recalling long-buried personal memories, an effect that has become known as the Proust phenomenon. The name of this ...

If you're suddenly craving pumpkin spice lattes or pumpkin bread now that it's officially fall, it's not just your stomach talking. Catching a whiff of a pumpkin spice-flavored food or drink can ...