5602 Researchers reveal an added layer of nuance in our sense of smell

Researchers reveal an added layer of nuance in our sense of smell



[unable to retrieve full-text content]The delicate fragrance of jasmine is a delight to the senses. The sweet scent is popular in teas, perfumes and potpourri. But take a whiff of the concentrated essential oil, and the pleasant aroma becomes almost cloying. Indeed, part of the flower’s smell comes from the compound skatole, a prominent component of fecal odor.

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