Emma Dancourt: On Being Born with No Sense of Smell, and the Making of Umema, the Perfume She Will Never Smell
Emma Dancourt: On Being Born with No Sense of Smell, and the Making of Umema, the Perfume She Will Never Smell.
The Power of Scent: How Babies Use Their Mothers’ Odor for Facial Recognition
Understanding how olfactory cues impact visual perception in infants could inform early childhood education, parenting practices and therapies for developmental challenges.
Patient Voices Pivotal to Olfactory Research and Treatment
Patient voices sound the urgency for fundamental research on what underlies sensory disorders and how that can be translated into new and better treatments
Alex Woo On Multisensory Eating, Innovation, and Sustainable Food
A combination of neuroscience and flavor chemistry makes flavor technology more powerful.
Take a Free Scratch-and-Sniff Test in the Parkinson’s Progressive Markers Initiative
Smell loss can be an early symptom of Parkinson’s, and can precede a Parkinson’s diagnosis by up to 10 years.
Spotlight on Swirl of Hope: An Interview with Pam Flynn
My hope is that this message will bring comfort to those whose lives have been devastated by Long COVID-19.
The Impact of Senses on Dark Dining Experiences
Dark dining restaurants offer a unique culinary adventure by serving meals in complete darkness, challenging diners to rely on senses other than sight. A recent study reveals how crucial social interaction and communication are in helping diners identify and appreciate their food in these environments. By stripping away visual cues, diners engage more deeply with their food, enhancing their sensory experience. This intriguing phenomenon showcases the interplay between taste, texture, and social dynamics in the dining experience.
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Multisensory Eating & Drinking Experience: What it is and How to Create it
Flavor is a multisensory phenomenon that involves all five senses: taste, smell, sight, sound, and touch. The Multisensory Eating & Drinking Experience, a special World Taste & Smell Association presentation by Flavor expert and Director on the WTSA Board Alex Woo, explores how to create flavors based on crossmodal correspondence and neurogastronomy. This engaging webinar will delve into the intricate science behind flavor creation and how it can enhance our culinary experiences.
Understanding Taste And Smell: In Harmony And Discord
The World Taste & Smell Association (WTSA) is hosting "Understanding Taste and Smell: In Harmony and Discord," an online presentation on May 8th at 11:00 am EST. This insightful event will unravel the mysteries of our most cherished senses and the crucial role they play in our well-being, memory, emotion, and survival. Attendees will also gain a greater understanding of chemosensory disorders and hear powerful testimonials from those affected.
Research Reveals How We Perceive Bitter Taste
With these new insights into the mechanics of where and how bitter substances bind to TAS2R14, scientists have laid the groundwork for developing treatments that could regulate taste receptors to address conditions like obesity and diabetes.
April is Parkinson's Awareness Month, and today is #WorldParkinsonsDay.
Loss Of Smell is a symptom preceding Parkinson's Disease. "Recognizing and addressing these signs promptly is crucial for intervening early and improving outcomes in Parkinson's disease," says Dr Kuldeep Shetty.April is Parkinson's Awareness Month, and today is #WorldParkinsonsDay.
Why scents are being used to treat dementia and depression
Doctors are harnessing our sense of smell to reignite positive memories and reduce anxiety. [Image Credit: @GoDolceVita]
Sensing the Fragrance Experience
brands are incorporating ideals of synesthesia – the blending of the senses – into their storytelling
All About Anosmia
The impact of anosmia can be profound, impacting a person’s quality of life, well-being and safety. Studies have linked anosmia to compromised quality of life and hedonic experiences, as well as depression and anxiety.
Scent has the Potential to Treat Depression
A new study suggests scent can help treat depression by evoking autobiographical memories
Neurogastronomy 101: The Science of Taste Perception
Neurogastronomy, merges the science and culinary worlds by studying the human brain and the behavior that influences how we experience eating and drinking. FOR MORE ON THIS.
World Taste & Smell Association Partner in MOFAD’s New Exhibit, "Flavor, The World To Your Brain" in New York City
The World Taste & Smell Association (WTSA) is thrilled to partner with the Museum of Food and Drink (MoFAD) for this year's exhibit on "Flavor, The World To Your Brain," at MoFAD's new location in Brooklyn, New York City. This unique collaboration promises to open doors for trade and consumers to explore the fascinating intersection of taste and smell interactively.
Aromatherapy and tight spaces
The Cleveland Clinic research says the use of aromatherapy helped reduce anxiety and also improved image quality since the patient was able to lie still. It starts with a calm talk with the patient and then an offer of aromatherapy, that is a small tub of essential oil placed on the inside of the MRI machine. The patient breathes it and relaxes.
