New Research: Volatilomes of Bacterial Infections in Humans: Sense of smell in humans has the capacity to detect certain volatiles from bacterial infections. Our olfactory senses were used in ancient medicine to diagnose diseases in… https://t.co/ZTGEd7rUOj #Neuroscience
Volatilomes of Bacterial Infections in Humans.
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The discussions reflect a strong interest and support for the article’s implications, with phrases like 'exciting topics,' 'potential for noninvasive diagnosis,' and 'microbes have characteristic smells' showing enthusiasm. The tone combines scientific curiosity with appreciation for the practical significance, contributing to a moderate overall engagement and perceived impact.
Most discussions acknowledge the significance of the research, emphasizing that human olfactory senses can identify bacterial infections through specific VOCs, supporting the publication's findings.
Discussions show high interest, with many posts highlighting the novelty and potential applications, such as noninvasive diagnosis and ancient medical practices based on smell.
Comments include references to scientific studies and personal reviews, indicating a moderate depth of engagement, especially around the scientific implications and methods involved.
Posts suggest the research could have meaningful applications in medicine and diagnostics, viewing it as a promising advancement, though some see it as still in early stages.
Abstract in brief
- The sense of smell can detect specific volatile organic compounds (VOCs) produced by bacteria during infections, which has historically been used in medicine for disease diagnosis.
- Microorganisms, including bacteria and fungi, emit a variety of VOCs that can change when infections occur, offering potential for noninvasive diagnostic tools based on volatilome analysis.
- The review explores how bacterial infections and alterations in microbiota-related volatilomes are related to diseases like respiratory, gastrointestinal, and neurodegenerative conditions, highlighting the diagnostic and therapeutic potential of VOC detection.]
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Most liked on X and Bluesky@grandedameuk Its called VOC. Different species have different characteristic smells... "characteristic earthy smell of a forest is due to the mVOC, geosmin, which is released by bacterial species such as Streptomyces" https://t.co/FNnjqUTonH
You can now read my review article with Dr. Birgit Piechulla from the University of Rostock on one of the exciting topics to me, the smell of microbes! "Volatilomes of Bacterial Infections in Humans" https://t.co/wRQiwZjMhL
Mar 25 @FrontNeurosci: "Elmassry & Piechulla, 2020. Sense of smell in humans has the capacity to detect certain volatiles from bacterial infections […] each person’s unique odor consists of volatile organic compounds produced not only by the humans t… https://t.co/wKUDBkalCC"
RT @FrontNeurosci: New Research: Volatilomes of Bacterial Infections in Humans: Sense of smell in humans has the capacity to detect certain…
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@grandedameuk Its called VOC. Different species have different characteristic smells... "characteristic earthy smell of a forest is due to the mVOC, geosmin, which is released by bacterial species such as Streptomyces" https://t.co/FNnjqUTonH
Volatilomes of Bacterial Infections in Humans. https://t.co/nmrg7eeY3i
RT @smellstories: Mar 25 @FrontNeurosci: "Elmassry & Piechulla, 2020. Sense of smell in humans has the capacity to detect certain volatil…
Mar 25 @FrontNeurosci: "Elmassry & Piechulla, 2020. Sense of smell in humans has the capacity to detect certain volatiles from bacterial infections […] each person’s unique odor consists of volatile organic compounds produced not only by the humans t… https://t.co/wKUDBkalCC"
RT @FrontNeurosci: New Research: Volatilomes of Bacterial Infections in Humans: Sense of smell in humans has the capacity to detect certain…
RT @FrontNeurosci: New Research: Volatilomes of Bacterial Infections in Humans: Sense of smell in humans has the capacity to detect certain…
RT @FrontNeurosci: New Research: Volatilomes of Bacterial Infections in Humans: Sense of smell in humans has the capacity to detect certain…
New Research: Volatilomes of Bacterial Infections in Humans: Sense of smell in humans has the capacity to detect certain volatiles from bacterial infections. Our olfactory senses were used in ancient medicine to diagnose diseases in… https://t.co/ZTGEd7rUOj #Neuroscience
You can now read my review article with Dr. Birgit Piechulla from the University of Rostock on one of the exciting topics to me, the smell of microbes! "Volatilomes of Bacterial Infections in Humans" https://t.co/wRQiwZjMhL
Volatilomes of Bacterial Infections in Humans https://t.co/RZwZjJ06XN https://t.co/sM1oPoEC2q
Volatilomes of Bacterial Infections in Humans https://t.co/NZSs05MQb1