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London scent event Nov. 19
The Royal Institution of Great Britain presents: “The science of scent: a feast for the nose.” Location: 21 Albemarle Street, London W1S 4BS The allure of perfume has existed for generations. Whilst many people may wear perfume, few probably know … Continue reading
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MIT scientists one step closer to artificial nose
MIT researchers report they’ve finally mass produced olfactory receptor proteins — molecules that can smell. Many researchers across the world have been working on e-noses, but the MIT research is based in the biology of the human nose. Previous efforts … Continue reading
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Dreams influenced by olfactory stimuli
German researchers have found that the emotional qualities of dreams are influenced by olfactory stimuli. According to the study presented at a recent Otolaryngology meeting, the smell of rotten eggs gave subjects bad dreams, while the smell of roses gave … Continue reading
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Gamblers spend more in scented casinos
New research about scent marketing seem to be popping up all over. Salon.com’s recent piece about scent marketing mentions some interesting studies I hadn’t heard about. In one study, a floral scent was dispersed in a specific area of a … Continue reading
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Electronic noses benefit from polymer-based mucus
British electronic-nose developers have found that adding a mucus layer to their e-nose improves its sniffing ability. Just like the mucus in a human nose, the synthetic mucus used on the e-nose controls the sniffing rate, thereby improving precision and … Continue reading
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Scent scientist talks in Brooklyn Sept. 3
Folks in the New York City area will be interested in next week’s meeting of The Secret Science Club. Neuroscientist Leslie Vosshall will be talking all about smell. She’s head of Rockefeller University’s Laboratory of Neurogenetics and Behavior, as well … Continue reading
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Skin odors used to identify cancer
According to scientists at the Monell Institute, skin cancer has a distinct odor. A recent report details the odor profile for basal cell carcinoma, determined via gas chromatography-mass spectrometry techniques. This is the first research to identify and quantify the … Continue reading
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