Is aging an act of genetic sabotage? Scientists find a gene that turns off food detection after reproduction

When roundworms stop reproducing, they can still move and function normally but lose their ability to detect certain food ...

Why Punjabi food makes sense only in winter: Sarson, makki and the science of cold-weather cooking

Punjabi food comes alive in winter because it is built around climate, crops and the body’s cold-weather needs. From ...
The Scientist

From Scales to Secretions: Slithering Towards a Better Understanding of Snakes

Snakes have intrigued scientists for centuries. Studying these serpents has offered clues into their bodies, venom chemistry, ...
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Loss of smell: How can it be recovered and trained, according to science?

Olfactory training—based on repeated exposure to different scents—has proven effective in improving and even restoring the ...

Why You May Be Losing Your Sense of Taste

“The first six weeks of a decreased sense of smell or taste are critical for diagnosis and treatment,” Michaelson says, so it ...

Why you need to get outside if you want to boost your wellbeing this winter

A new study shows that the UK is one of the places where people feel the least connected to nature, but science tells us that ...
Bar & Bench

Law & Odour? Trade Marks Registry green lights registration of first smell mark

Sumitomo submitted that it has infused a rose-like floral fragrance into its tyres since 1995 as part of its product innovation strategy. The Trade Marks Registry has accepted India’s first olfactory ...