Using a laboratory model of the human nose, scientists have investigated why the severity of common-cold infections varies so ...

If you compare a human’s nose to a dog’s nose, the former usually comes up wanting. Canine noses are so sensitive, they can smell a human’s stress and use the various odors around them to paint a ...

The ability to quickly and cost-effectively screen people for COVID-19 is an essential part of addressing the ongoing pandemic, and NASA is leveraging its expertise to assist in tackling the issue ...

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An infection with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) typically affects infants much harder than adults. While adults usually experience RSV as a mild cold, infants can develop more severe conditions, ...

People who persistently carry Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) in their nose have fewer species of other bacteria, while certain bacteria may help to prevent S. aureus colonisation. These are the ...

Our senses are silent messengers, guiding us through life in ways we often overlook. Among them, the nose plays a surprisingly powerful role, not just in enjoying flavours and fragrances, but in ...