Overview

• Researchers developed a device that delivers two scents with millisecond precision, allowing for precise control over odor presentation.
• The study involved 229 participants who could discern between two odors presented in quick succession, with a latency as short as 60 milliseconds.
• Findings suggest that the human sense of smell operates at a speed comparable to color perception, refuting the idea that olfaction is a slow sense.
• The study opens possibilities for therapeutic applications, such as olfactory training for patients with smell loss, and advancements in electronic noses.
• Further research is needed to explore the sensitivity of the human sense of smell to a broader range of odor dynamics and compounds.