Last year, a paper published in Science made waves with the stunning claim that the human nose can detect a whopping one trillion different odors. But if you feel like your nose can’t detect a ...

They focused on individuals of four different ancestries: South Asian, East Asian, West African and Northern European. This diagram represents the evolution of the human nose.

The Human Nose Can Distinguish Between One Trillion Different Smells New research says our olfactory system is far more sensitive than we thought ...

The nose tends to be one of the most noteworthy features on a person's face. But what is the origin of the human nose, and why is it structured that way?

Our faces don’t just distinguish us from other people, but other species as well. Neanderthals bore stout jaws and broad noses, their features jutting forward like cliffs of bone. Chimpanzees, our ...

Humans are thought to have a poor sense of smell, but the human nose can detect many more scents than once thought.

You may know it as just an olfactory bump on your face, but the human nose is a pretty surprising organ. For example: plastic surgeons can regrow your nose—on your forehead.

There is a greater diversity of bacteria living on the human forearm than on any other part of the body, according to a new study. On average, 44 different types of bacteria reside on the forearm ...

Inside the nose of a rescue dog This computer model of the canine nasal airway shows turbinates, a maze of mucus-filled passageways, filter air and odors.

Among the most impressive systems of the body is the musculoskeletal system. But how many muscles are in the human body?

A research team has revealed how cells in different parts of the human airway vary in their response to the common cold virus. Their finding could help solve the mystery of why some people exposed ...

Key blood vessels Though it may seem like a patient might prefer to grow a new nose on a different part of the body that could be more inconspicuous, there are good reasons to use forehead skin.