A cat’s sense of smell is around 14 times better than that of humans, and while dogs have around 300 million olfactory receptors compared with 200 million in cats, studies have shown that cats have a far superior ability to distinguish between scents compared to dogs. Recent studies have begun to unlock the secrets behind […]
Third of long Covid patients suffer persistent smell loss: Smell loss is one of the most prevalent symptoms of long Covid according to a new study from the University of East Anglia. New research published today reveals that almost a third of long Covid patients suffer persistent smell loss, with almost a fifth experiencing loss of […]
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Human olfactory mucosa cell model opens a new perspective on Alzheimer’s disease: Researchers at the University of Eastern Finland have developed and characterized a new cell model for Alzheimer’s disease that has wide utility for research and could prove useful in early diagnosis and testing of new therapies. In collaboration with clinicians at Kuopio University […]
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Why children may be off their food after Covid: More and more children could be turning into ‘fussy eaters’ after a bout of Covid, according to smell experts at the University of East Anglia and Fifth Sense, the charity for people affected by smell and taste disorders. This is because they may be suffering parosmia […]
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Could Vitamin-A bring back your sense of smell after Covid? Researchers at the University of East Anglia and James Paget University Hospital are launching a new project to see whether Vitamin A could help people regain their sense of smell after viral infections including Covid-19. Smell loss is a common symptom of Covid-19, but even […]
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‘Our senses of smell and taste play a vital role in helping us interact with the world around us, but they are often taken for granted. Unless you work in a profession that requires these senses, ie, you are a perfumier or a chef, you can usually carry on working and coping with the deficit. […]