This first woman without an olfactory bulb that they tested also happened to be left-handed. Both left-handedness and lacking an olfactory bulb are traits known to affect how the brain is organized.

Researchers have uncovered a group of individuals who have no olfactory bulbs, but can still smell, suggesting the brain has more plasticity than we previously thought.

A team of researchers have uncovered a sliver of the population who have no apparent olfactory bulbs yet can somehow still smell. Extensive tests of two of these people proved they could identify ...

First, the sharp tang of lemon, followed by the abrasive chill of eucalyptus, the sweetness of rose and the metallic warmth of clove.  My new routine – training what is, for most of us, a neglected ...

Scientists have discovered a form of synaptic memory in the olfactory bulb, the part of the brain that processes the sense of smell.

Microplastics were found in the olfactory bulbs of eight of 15 human brains at autopsy. A total of 16 different synthetic polymer particles and fibers were identified in olfactory bulbs. The ...

Neurons in the nose respond to inhaled odors and send this information to a region of the brain referred to as the olfactory bulb.

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Researchers have found evidence of microplastics in the olfactory bulbs of the human brain for the first time, after detecting them in the colon and the bloodstream.

Another measure of an animal's smelling ability may be the size of its olfactory bulb, the brain region responsible for processing odors. Dogs, which are famous for their scent-tracking skills, have ...

Some women who lack olfactory bulbs seem to be able to smell without a problem, according to a study published today (November 6) in Neuron. The finding is a surprise to neuroscientists, who have ...

Bottomline The discovery of microplastics in the olfactory bulbs of the human brain marks a significant milestone in understanding the potential health risks associated with plastic pollution.