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Taste and Smell

Diseases and Conditions

Taste Disorders

Smell Disorders

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A video titled “Journey of Smell to the Brain,” illustrating how smells make their way from the source to your brain, why this process is so important in your daily activities, and reasons why you may experience changes in your sense of smell.

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infographic titled “The Journey of Smell to the Brain”

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How Smell and Taste Change as You Age — National Institute on Aging

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Taste and Smell in the News: NIDCD-Supported Research

March 24, 2025

Ibuprofen inhibits human sweet taste and glucose detection by taste cells
March 24, 2025

Mass General Brigham researchers develop and study an at-home smell test for early detection of Alzheimer’s disease
March 7, 2025

Awareness fuels olfactory advances: Treating and managing smell loss
March 4, 2025

Bad bitterness made better for everyone: Global taste differences in the flavor of medicines

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