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 ...

Using nose organoids, which model the complex interactions between human cells and virus, the team showed key differences between the infection by SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and ...

The human nose, skin, and intestine are colonized by both benign and pathogenic bacteria. These microorganisms live together in what are called microbiomes. If the microbiome becomes unbalanced ...

Beyond its apparent modesty, the human nose conceals astonishing abilities to detect the subtleties of odors. Contrary to what was previously thought, our sense of smell reacts with a ...

There is also another area in the human nose that we can detect odours with — but until recently, most scientists didn't believe it existed! This is the VNO, which stands for 'vomeronasal organ'.

The human nose can turn air that's below zero degrees to a balmy 80 degrees instantly. The back of the nose also has 100% humidity, adding much-needed moisture before the air can reach the lungs.

A research team has developed a "next-generation AI electronic nose" capable of distinguishing scents like the human olfactory system does and analyzing them using artificial intelligence. This ...

A coughing, sneezing, 3D-printed model of the human nose and upper airway has provided researchers with a better understanding of how airborne infections are transmitted. The knowledge will aid in ...

An "extraordinary" nose ornament made from human bone was discovered at the site of an ancient Maya city in Mexico.. Researchers found the unique artifact during work at the Palenque ...

Your nose may be more powerful than you think. In a single sniff, the human sense of smell can distinguish odors within a fraction of a second, working at a level of sensitivity that is “on par ...

The human body is home to all sorts of bacteria – collectively known as the microbiome – that are in a constant battle to outcompete each other for survival.