Why Do Teenagers Smell? Scientists Confirm Chemistry Behind Puberty Odor

Medicine & Technology Mar 28, 2024

Researchers discovered distinct compounds in teenagers' body odor, setting them apart from infants' odor compositions. Read the article to learn more.

Science of Human Scent: How Genetics, Volatile Organic Compounds Define Its Uniqueness and Tracking Potential

Sep 25, 2023

Human scent can unveil stress, illness, and personal information and can be used as a potential forensics and medical diagnostic tool. Read the article for more details.

Mosquitoes Drawn to Certain Kinds of Soaps People Use, Revealing That Some Could Either Attract or Repel Them

May 10, 2023

Soaps can greatly influence whether the body odor is appealing or repulsive to female mosquitoes. Read the article to learn more details.

Humans' Sense of Smell Degrades Due To Mutation in Scent Receptors Causing Less Sensitivity To Body Odor

Feb 03, 2022

Humans' sense of smell has degraded as they become less sensitive to body odor due to mutations in scent receptors, making it harder to detect sweat and perfume.

Body Odor Chemical HEX Surprising Effects: Compound Calms Men But Triggers Aggression in Women

Nov 20, 2021

Researchers found out that a chemical compound called hexadecanal (HEX) excreted in body odor triggers aggression in women and but calms men.

Does Eating Spicy Food Make Someone Smell Bad?

Sep 05, 2020

Spicy food can make the body smelly, but it is not because of the pepper or chili.