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J Laryngol Otol

Title:		"Olfaction, pheromones and life"
Author(s):		Hoskison EE;
Address:		"Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, UK"
Journal Title:		J Laryngol Otol
Year:		2013
Volume:		20131126
Issue:		12
Page Number:		1156 - 1159
DOI:		10.1017/S0022215113002545
ISSN/ISBN:		1748-5460 (Electronic) 0022-2151 (Linking)
Abstract:		"BACKGROUND: From an evolutionary standpoint, olfaction is one of the oldest senses, and one that affects all aspects of life. This review discusses the influence of olfaction and pheromones on life. METHODS: A literature search was conducted using MEDLINE (1966-2012), Embase (1988-2012), The Cochrane Library (1993-2013) and Ovid (1966-2012). RESULTS: Olfaction plays an important role in life, from infancy through to adulthood and declining health in old age. Culture, memories and emotions, which add to life's complexity and overall enjoyment, are also influenced by olfaction. CONCLUSION: Olfaction has a chronological influence on life, affecting all aspects from the cradle to the grave; it plays a role in the quality of life as a key ingredient of human evolution, survival and enjoyment"
Keywords:		"*Biological Evolution Cultural Characteristics Emotions Humans Memory *Pheromones, Human *Quality of Life Sex Attractants *Smell;"
Notes:		"MedlineHoskison, E E eng Review England 2013/11/28 J Laryngol Otol. 2013 Dec; 127(12):1156-9. doi: 10.1017/S0022215113002545. Epub 2013 Nov 26"