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Smell, sound, and survival: How the brain rapidly adapts to change
Mouse model reveals what triggers fast neural response COLD SPRING HARBOR, N.Y. — The brain’s ability to rapidly adapt to changing rules is crucial for survival, yet scientists have struggled to ...
The Forgotten Sense — why do we underestimate the power of smell?
This “cognitive perspective” lies at the heart of The Forgotten Sense. How we experience a smell or taste depends both on our ...
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Loss of smell may signal early Alzheimer’s and dementia risk
The study also found that the risk from losing smell was similar to that of carrying the APOE-e4 gene, which is a well-known ...
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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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A new way to sniff out health problems
An invention from Johns Hopkins biomedical engineering students aims to help clinicians detect and treat smell dysfunction ...
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Uncommon signs of cognitive decline older people need to know
When people think about cognitive decline, they often imagine the obvious symptoms: forgetfulness, confusion, or difficulty ...
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Expand Your Sense Of Smell With This Beer Expert’s New Aroma Class
What do you smell? “Many of the flavors found in beer ... Think of this class as a workout for your brain, helping you navigate aroma and realizing that you are capable of smelling and tasting ...