How can we know research is reliable? When there is so much information online, how do we know what to trust? Nine steps to find the facts. At AbScent, everything we recommend to support you is based on scientific evidence. […]
Smell loss and brain damage The real research hiding behind sensational headlines Recent press reports have caused concern among Covid-19 patients with long-term smell disorders. We investigate the story behind the headlines and why we need to be cautious in […]
Smell training after surgery Smell training helps patients recover the sense of smell after surgery Researchers at the Konkuk University School of Medicine in Seoul, South Korea have published a paper that demonstrates the effectiveness of smell training – olfactory […]
Exploring the tests commonly used to accurately measure the sense of smell. There are several ways to test the sense of smell, and understanding how smell tests work can help you make sense of your diagnosis or recovery. Smell is […]
TBI research The latest research into brain function and smell Robert Pellegrino of the Monell Center and Maria Veldhuizen of the University of Mersin have been investigating how smell loss shows up in the brain in TBI patients, and they […]
Covid-19 Research Round-up The findings of some recently published research papers. It may feel like Covid-19 has been around for years, but it’s still only twelve months since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a global pandemic. In this relatively short space […]
Parosmia research findings University of Reading study unlocks the parosmia puzzle We’ve followed the progress of Dr Jane Parker’s work at The Flavour Centre, University of Reading for some time. Now we’re delighted to announce the results are in – […]
When an olfactory scientist loses their sense of smell: A new interview with Nancy Rawson Dr. Nancy Rawson is an Associate Director at the Monell Chemical Senses Center. She manages corporate relations at Monell, helping Monell scientists connect with research […]