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The Science of Scent

The Science of Scent

Can a Functional Pseudogene Variant Help Explain Sensitivity to a Sweaty Odor?

High sensitivity to isovaleric acid was associated with a functional OR11H7P variant. Cell responses and shared sensitivity across four odors offer clues to individual differences in smell.
2026.11.03
The Science of Scent
The Science of Scent

Detecting an Odor but Not the Difference: Mice Smelling Mirror-Image Molecules

Mice lacking dorsal olfactory sensory neurons struggled to distinguish mirror-image molecules at concentrations where they could detect an odor, offering clues to the role of sensitive receptor inputs.
2026.11.03
The Science of Scent
The Science of Scent

Can a Smell Change Your Impression of the Same Face?

A jasmine scent or an unpleasant odor shifted ratings of the same faces. A one-second gap helped researchers explore carryover into impressions and EEG responses.
2026.11.03
The Science of Scent
The Science of Scent

Can Stimulation of One Nostril Draw Visual Attention to That Side?

Stimulation of one nostril sometimes sped responses to visual targets on the same side. Seven experiments explored the timing of this cross-sensory shift.
2026.11.03
The Science of Scent
The Science of Scent

Does the Smell of Cooked Beef Linger for an Hour? A Study of 40 Homes

Air samples from 40 homes showed lingering cooking odor after one hour, with kitchen ventilation run only during cooking. What do the measurements mean?
2026.11.03
The Science of Scent
The Science of Scent

Does It Matter Where You Put a Freestanding Deodorizer?

A model-kitchen experiment found different hydrogen sulfide reductions depending on placement, showing why airflow and room layout matter in product testing.
2026.11.03
The Science of Scent
The Science of Scent

Does Refrigeration Always Reduce Tomato Aroma? Four Days of Storage Tested

A study of five ripe tomato types found no significant sensory difference after four days at 7°C or 20°C when fruit was served at room temperature.
2026.11.03
The Science of Scent
The Science of Scent

Tea Aroma Is Not Just About Water Temperature: Leaf Size and Brewing Time

A green-tea experiment followed aroma extraction over five minutes, showing how leaf size, water temperature and mineral content influence different stages.
2026.11.03
The Science of Scent
The Science of Scent

Can Heat and Humidity Change a Smell Even at the Same Concentration?

A study using model latrines separated climate from odor delivery to test intensity, pleasantness and the effect of adding a floral perfume.
2026.11.03
The Science of Scent
The Science of Scent

Does the Metallic Smell After Touching Coins Actually Come from Your Skin?

A small chemistry study traced two smells of iron: one arising from reactions with skin lipids and another from the constituents of iron alloys.
2026.11.03
The Science of Scent
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