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Smell Receptors: The Hidden Defenders of Your Body

In Smell Receptors: The Hidden Defenders of Your Body, host Harith Iskander explains how our bodies have smell receptors not just in the nose but in surprising places like the kidneys and airways. These receptors help defend us against harmful substances and even assist with healing, especially in the lungs. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Got Science?, a science magazine series that explores and explains science in everyday life.

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The Science of Smell: How Our Nose Understands Odors
The article "The Science of Smell: How Our Nose Understands Odors" from BBC Science Focus is all about the fascinating world of smell. It explains how odor molecules trigger signals in our brain, why certain scents appeal to us or disgust us, and how losing our sense of smell can affect our daily lives.
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What Do Mountain Rescue Search Dogs Actually Smell?
The article "What Do Mountain Rescue Search Dogs Actually Smell?" from BBC Science Focus explains how tracking dogs use their powerful sense of smell to locate individuals. With millions of olfactory receptors, these dogs can detect skin cells, sweat, body odor, and other particles, helping them find people even in large areas.