The olfactory system is involved in the detection and processing of odour signals. In humans, the sense of olfaction has a significant influence on ...

Recent research for ways to repair brain and spinal cord injuries has focused on the use of olfactory ensheathing glia to induce neuronal regeneration. However, differences between rat models and men, ...

A study found a nasal spray reduced brain inflammation and improved memory in mice, suggesting potential for aging-related decline.

The cranial nerves are a set of twelve pairs of nerves that travel to and from the brain. Each has a different function. For example, the olfactory nerve is essential for detecting smells. The ...

The olfactory system is essential for most animals: it supports postnatal survival, detects environmental hazards and mediates emotional, social and nutritional behaviors.

Scientists have developed a novel concept of a nose-to-brain system for the clinical application of neuropeptides. They developed a derivative of glucagon-like peptide-2 and found that when ...