Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
When coronavirus robs you of your sense of smell
"What I miss most is the smell of my son when I kiss him, the smell of my wife's body," says Jean-Michel Maillard.
Jul 6, 2020
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News tagged with sense of smell
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Long COVID smell loss linked to changes in the brain
People living with long COVID who suffer from loss of smell show different patterns of activity in certain regions of the brain, a new study led by UCL researchers has found.
Apr 17, 2023
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Genetics
There's a gene for detecting that fishy smell, olfactory GWAS shows
For many people, the smell of fish is rather strong and unpleasant. But some people carry a mutation in a particular gene that makes that fish odor less intense, reports a paper publishing October 8 in the journal Current ...
Oct 8, 2020
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Neuroscience
Early sign of Alzheimer's reversed in lab
One of the earliest known impairments caused by Alzheimer's disease - loss of sense of smell – can be restored by removing a plaque-forming protein in a mouse model of the disease, a study led by a Case Western Reserve ...
Nov 30, 2011
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Six curious facts about smell
Don't underestimate the power of your nose. It makes our everyday eating experience pleasant and interesting and it warns us of spoiled food, corked wine and the dangers of gas and smoke. It evokes strong emotional reactions, ...
Jan 14, 2020
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Medical research
Researchers find cause of disordered smell
For people with parosmia, or distorted sense of smell, the aroma of freshly ground coffee can be as disgusting as burning rubbish.
May 27, 2022
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Neuroscience
Alzheimer's protein kills nerve cells in nose
A protein linked to Alzheimer's disease kills nerve cells that detect odors, according to an animal study in the September 28 issue of The Journal of Neuroscience. The findings shed light on why people with Alzheimer's disease ...
Sep 27, 2011
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
How COVID-19 can change the brain
Scientists have discovered that even a mild case of COVID-19 might inflict damage on your brain.
Mar 7, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Coronavirus: scientists uncover why some people lose their sense of smell
From the first reports coming out of Wuhan, Iran and later Italy, we knew that losing your sense of smell (anosmia) was a significant symptom of the disease. Now, after months of reports, both anecdotal and more rigorous ...
Jun 19, 2020
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Medical research
Gene therapy restores sense of smell, may aid research into other diseases caused by cilia defects
Scientists have restored the sense of smell in mice through gene therapy for the first time—a hopeful sign for people who can't smell anything from birth or lose it due to disease.
Sep 2, 2012
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