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Mammootty Opens Up About Temporarily Losing Smell And Taste Senses: Why Does Temporary Sensory Loss Happen, And How To Recover?
Malayalam star Mammootty recently opened up about a quiet health struggle. Here are the possible reasons behind why he lost his sense of taste and smell, and how to recover effectively.
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Researchers Develop Innovative Model To Study Sense Of Smell: Study
Using three-dimensional model, researchers at Tufts University School of Medicine and the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSBS) have discovered that key stem cells in the nose that regenerate small neurons, helps in treating loss of smell.
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Spiders Detect Smells Through Leg Hairs, Claims New Study
Researchers have discovered that male spiders use specialised hairs on their legs, called wall-pore sensilla, to detect airborne scents, particularly pheromones released by females. These sensilla, mapped on the upper parts of the legs, allow males to locate mates through chemical signals with remarkable sensitivity. This discovery, observed in mal...
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Human Sense of Smell Detects Scent Changes Faster Than Previously Thought, Study Finds
A recent study led by Dr Wen Zhou from the Chinese Academy of Sciences reveals that humans can detect changes in smells much faster than previously believed. Participants demonstrated the ability to discern the order of scents with impressive accuracy, even at intervals as short as 40 milliseconds. This finding suggests that our olfactory system is...
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Ants Can Detect Scent Of Cancer In Urine, New Research Shows
Though ants don't have noses, they have an incredible sense of smell, thanks to the abundance of olfactory receptors on their antennae.
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Why Does Coffee Smell Disgusting After Covid? Study Reveals The Trigger
The most frequently reported trigger, according to the study, was 2-furanmethanethiol, which has a strong roast coffee aroma.
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Your Sense Of Smell May Help In Weight Loss- Study Finds
The researchers tested several odours in lab worm C. elegans and discovered that only certain scents dynamically regulate fat mobilisation by interacting with specific olfactory neurons through specific receptors.
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Your Nose And Tongue Can Both "Smell" Your Food, Finds Study
According to a latest study, published in The Journal of Chemical Senses, the sensors in our nose - called functional olfactory receptors, which help detect good or bad odours - are also present on our tongue.
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Don't Smell Food! Study Says You May Become Fat
Not smelling the foods may make our brains forget to store it while a strong sense of smell can make you extra fat.
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This Sensory Garden Helps Special Children Learn While They Have Fun
An innovative sensory garden in Maharashtra’s Thane district is paving way for specialised learning for special children. The children with multiple disabilities have made Jidd Special School their second home. With the introduction of a sensory garden, which has been designed keeping in mind their special needs, the children get to learn while h...
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Mammootty Opens Up About Temporarily Losing Smell And Taste Senses: Why Does Temporary Sensory Loss Happen, And How To Recover?
Malayalam star Mammootty recently opened up about a quiet health struggle. Here are the possible reasons behind why he lost his sense of taste and smell, and how to recover effectively.
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Researchers Develop Innovative Model To Study Sense Of Smell: Study
Using three-dimensional model, researchers at Tufts University School of Medicine and the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSBS) have discovered that key stem cells in the nose that regenerate small neurons, helps in treating loss of smell.
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Spiders Detect Smells Through Leg Hairs, Claims New Study
Researchers have discovered that male spiders use specialised hairs on their legs, called wall-pore sensilla, to detect airborne scents, particularly pheromones released by females. These sensilla, mapped on the upper parts of the legs, allow males to locate mates through chemical signals with remarkable sensitivity. This discovery, observed in mal...
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Human Sense of Smell Detects Scent Changes Faster Than Previously Thought, Study Finds
A recent study led by Dr Wen Zhou from the Chinese Academy of Sciences reveals that humans can detect changes in smells much faster than previously believed. Participants demonstrated the ability to discern the order of scents with impressive accuracy, even at intervals as short as 40 milliseconds. This finding suggests that our olfactory system is...
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Ants Can Detect Scent Of Cancer In Urine, New Research Shows
Though ants don't have noses, they have an incredible sense of smell, thanks to the abundance of olfactory receptors on their antennae.
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Why Does Coffee Smell Disgusting After Covid? Study Reveals The Trigger
The most frequently reported trigger, according to the study, was 2-furanmethanethiol, which has a strong roast coffee aroma.
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Your Sense Of Smell May Help In Weight Loss- Study Finds
The researchers tested several odours in lab worm C. elegans and discovered that only certain scents dynamically regulate fat mobilisation by interacting with specific olfactory neurons through specific receptors.
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Your Nose And Tongue Can Both "Smell" Your Food, Finds Study
According to a latest study, published in The Journal of Chemical Senses, the sensors in our nose - called functional olfactory receptors, which help detect good or bad odours - are also present on our tongue.
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Don't Smell Food! Study Says You May Become Fat
Not smelling the foods may make our brains forget to store it while a strong sense of smell can make you extra fat.
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This Sensory Garden Helps Special Children Learn While They Have Fun
An innovative sensory garden in Maharashtra’s Thane district is paving way for specialised learning for special children. The children with multiple disabilities have made Jidd Special School their second home. With the introduction of a sensory garden, which has been designed keeping in mind their special needs, the children get to learn while h...
