Monell Chemical Senses Center

Accelerated Loss of Bone Supporting the Teeth

Health October 3, 2019

Newly Discovered Chemical-Sensing Cells in the Gums Protect Against Periodontitis

Sentinels in the mouth: Special sensory cells in the gums protect against periodontitis Newly discovered chemical-sensing cells in the gums protect the mouth by standing…

Technology June 25, 2013

Nano-Sensor Identifies Melanoma by Scent

Using a nano-sensor constructed of nano-sized carbon tubes coated with strands of DNA, researchers from the Monell Chemical Senses Center identified melanoma cells by scent,…