A Nobel for Smell

Love at first smell--the 2004 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.

Manual maximum closing torque in three implant abutment systems

Background and Aims: Diferences whithin shape and size of hand wrenches in diferent systems could affect the torque applied. Therefore, evaluation of wrenches has been emphasized. The aim of the present study was to compare the torque values of the long and short torque wrenches in different implant systems including ITI, Implantium and Nobel Biocare. Materials and Methods: In this experimenta...

A Nobel Nose: The 2004 Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine

On December 10, 2004, the anniversary of industrialist and philanthropist Alfred Nobel’s death, the eponymous prize in Physiology or Medicine bequeathed by his prescient will was awarded to Linda Buck and Richard Axel for their seminal work in understanding olfaction. It is the first Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for work reported in the decade of the 1990s, a relatively short time ago ...

Gross and Cellular Anatomy of the Human Nose as an Organ for Smelling

Sense of smell, often called olfaction, is a significant way for vertebrate animals that have ‘the nose’ to recognize the chemical signals from their environment. Generally, olfaction of the nose is the most important sense for the majority of vertebrate animals to maintain their survival with the exception of several mammals, including humans. Human’s ability to smell is significantly weaker t...

Cultural Adaptation of Sniffin’ Sticks Smell Identification Test: The Malaysian Version

Introduction: Sniffin’ Sticks smell identification test is a tool used for evaluation of olfactory function but the results are culture-dependent. It relies on the subject’s familiarity to the odorant and descriptors. This study aims to develop the Malaysian version of Sniffin’ Sticks smell identification test suitable for local population usage. Materials and Methods:   The o...