First author Dr. Christine Ecker, of the Goethe University in Frankfurt, Germany, and colleagues report their findings in the journal JAMA Psychiatry. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) – more commonly known as autism – are terms used to describe a range of complex brain development disorders that can result in significant social, communication, and behavioral challenges. […]
According to the Department of Respiratory Diseases, asthma is a disorder of the respiratory tract associated with chronic inflammation. Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases, with an estimated 300 million cases worldwide. (1) “In the United States alone, more than 25 million people are known to have asthma. About 7 million of […]
We are all well aware that we can detect odors via the holes in our noses. We also know that aromas are capable of evoking powerful memories and, conversely, deep revulsion. We take these feelings for granted, but how does smell work? And why does olfaction bring intense memories and emotions to the forefront of […]