Scientists created a prototype device to bypass damaged olfactory nerves by transforming odors into tactile sensations. This technology allows the brain to perceive smells even when it can't detect them anymore.

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Mice rely on their whiskers to navigate dark environments, but these hairs do more than feel—they also generate sound. Weizmann Institute researchers found that mice process subtle whisker sounds to improve their perception by blending touch and hearing.

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Scientists created a prototype device to bypass damaged olfactory nerves by transforming odors into tactile sensations. This technology allows the brain to perceive smells even when it can't detect them anymore.

Why it matters

Anosmia ...