A new study indicates that exposure to a particular scent can enhance the immune system and boost cognitive function in animals affected by this neurodegenerative disorder. This paves the way for new therapeutic approaches that leverage olfactory stimulation and training as a method to combat or all

Understanding why we delay tasks may help reclaim productivity

The typicity of wines is related to their sensory characteristics, which allow them to be differentiated from other wines. Different sensory methods h…

While many people take multivitamins hoping to prevent chronic diseases and live longer, researchers didn't find evidence to back up those beliefs.

Human bitter perception is important for the identification of potentially harmful substances in food. For quite some years, research focused on the identification of activators for ∼25 human bitter taste receptors. The discovery of antagonists as well as increasing knowledge about agonists of different efficacies has substantially added to the intricacy of bitter taste perception. This article seeks to raise awareness for an underestimated new level of complexity when compound mixtures or even whole food items are assessed for their bitter taste.

The Rhythm N' Spice Hot Sauce Fest debuts on Saturday, May 4 in Cambridge and will feature local hot sauce vendors and spicy food contests.

Do you like learning about the human body? Let's look at the nose and how we smell! In this video, we will find out more about our nose and the sense of smel...

Do you like learning about the human body? Let's look at the nose and how we smell! In this video, we will find out more about our nose and the sense of smel...

Odor is analyzed on the human olfactometry systems in various steps. The mapping from chemical structures to olfactory perceptions of smell is an extremely challenging task. Scientists have been unable to find a measure to distinguish the perceptual similarity between odorants. In this study, we report regression analysis and visualization based on the odorant chemical space. We discuss the relation between the odor descriptors and their structural diversity for odorants groups associated with each odor descriptor. We studied the influence of structural diversity on the odor descriptor predictability. The results suggest that the diversity of molecular structures, which is associated with the same odor descriptor, is related to the resolutional confusion with the odor descriptor.

De tous les noms liés à l’odorat, odeur est le terme le plus général ; il n’est en soi ni péjoratif, ni mélioratif. Ce point le distingue de senteur, qui désigne toujours, à moins de parler par antiphrase, une odeur agréable. Entre...

The distinct fishy odors found in fish products are mainly linked to the surrounding environment (eg, algae, water, and feed). These odor compounds ca…

New research shows how supermarkets can use the smell of mixed herbs such as thyme, rosemary, oregano and basil to influence shoppers buying choices.

What's in a name? When it comes to the most popular Champagnes, there's actually quite a lot of history behind some of your favorite brand names.

This may be about as wildly entertaining, disruptive and philosophically profound as legitimate scientific research gets. Michael Levin's work in cellular intelligence, bioelectrical communication and embodied minds "is going to overturn everything."

Monique Rémy was a pioneer and an iconoclast. She founded LMR in 1983, driven by her passion for the natural world. On the occasion of the company’s 40th anniversary, all those who crossed her path pay homage to her unique impact on the fragrance industry in the book Art of Natural. Here is its introduction.

We locate beautiful items quicker than less appealing ones.

...but maybe not in the way you think.

Some of the first U.S. president’s fruit preserves are remarkably intact, and there’s a chance they could grow new trees.

Ramen noodles have been banned in some European countries for containing too much of the chilli extract capsaicin. Can it really be a danger to health?

Sorghum gum is a versatile but under-utilized grain. We consulted six expert chefs to learn about the ins and outs of this gluten-free ingredient.

Some fruit varieties have a history as storied as that of humanity itself. And one small, elusive Scandinavian fruit once eaten by the Vikings takes the cake.

There are many more types of melon out there than watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew, and they can be used for far more than a fruit salad.

Excessive sugar consumption is associated with a variety of health problems. Sugar reduction is challenging as it affects the texture and flavor of fo…

A new study suggests that a high-fat, low-carb ketogenic diet, even when someone starts it later in life, can sharpen the mind.

Enjoying delicious food is not as simple as sitting down and digging into your meal. Several factors significantly or subtly impact your taste experience.

An orange teeming with antioxidants and other health benefits may be a shot in the arm for consumers and citrus growers, if the fruit is stored at cool temperatures, a new University of Florida study shows. But it’s too soon to know if the so-called “blood oranges” are a viable crop for the Florida citrus […]