Like the hairs they resemble, cilia come in all lengths, from short to long. But unlike the hair on our heads, the length of sensory cilia on nerve cells in our noses is of far more than merely ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC)— Researchers at Ohio State University have announced they are the first in the world to test new non-invasive devices aimed at improving or treating the sense of smell. The Ohio ...

A review of more than 200 studies reveals that olfactory receptors -- proteins that bind to odors that aid the sense of smell -- perform a wide range of mostly unknown functions outside the nose. The ...

Paranasal sinus and nasal cavity cancer is a disease in which cancerous cells form in the tissues of the nose. Many other health problems can also cause these signs. If you have any of these signs, ...

When people think of rhinoplasty –– plastic surgery for the nose –– they often think of it as a cosmetic procedure. But many patients undergo rhinoplasty for medical reasons, including to help them ...

Billions of microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, and archaea, are present in the human nose, which collectively form the nasal microbiome. Several studies have indicated that the nasal ...

Simple nasal washes with mild saline water can prevent hospitalization and deaths from COVID-19, if applied twice daily following a positive diagnosis, according to research led by the US-based ...