The mechanisms of olfactory dysfunction in COVID-19 are still unclear. In this review, we
examine potential mechanisms that may explain why the sense of smell is lost or altered …

Taste and smell play a key role in our ability to perceive foods. Overconsumption of highly
palatable energy-dense foods can lead to increased caloric intake and obesity. Thus there is …

The sense of smell, olfaction, is seldom engaged in digital interactive systems, but,
supported by the proper technology, olfaction might open up new interaction domains …

Background Nearly 40% of patients who experience smell loss during SARS-CoV-2
infection may develop qualitative olfactory dysfunction, most commonly parosmia. Our …

Background The aim of this study was to psychophysically evaluate the prevalence of smell
and taste dysfunction 2 years after mildly symptomatic severe acute respiratory syndrome …

Although chemical signaling is an essential mode of communication in most vertebrates, it
has long been viewed as having negligible effects in humans. However, a growing body of …

The oral microbiome is second only to its intestinal counterpart in diversity and abundance,
but its effects on taste cells remains largely unexplored. Using single-cell RNASeq, we found …

Smell and taste disorders have become a more prominent issue due to their association with
Covid-19, and their impact on quality of life and health outcomes. However, pertinent …

Background There is a prevailing view that humans' capacity to use language to
characterize sensations like odors or tastes is poor, providing an unreliable source of …

Introduction: COVID-19 can be associated with a variety of longer-lasting impairments that
can have a significant impact on patients' quality of life (QoL). While this is well described in …