noses

Genetics: Some people have pointier noses because of DNA fragments we share with MICE, study claims

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Do you have a hooter to rival Pinocchio’s? If so, you may be able to blame a newly-discovered gene that we share with mice which affects the pointiness of our noses.   Experts from the UK and France analysed the genomes and face shapes of 6,000 people from Latin America, finding 32 gene regions that influence facial … Read more

Mystery stench leaves thousands holding their noses across the Midlands

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All night PONG! Mystery stench leaves thousands holding their noses across the Midlands… but authorities vow to get to the bottom of it The smell was reported across a 50-mile area across the west Midlands last night It was described as ‘like bad vomit’ on social media which was awash with jokes  Sandwell Council says … Read more

Scientists sniff out why dogs´ noses are cold

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Dogs’ noses are so cold because they are ultra-sensitive heat detectors, a new study has confirmed. European researchers found that when ambient temperature is 86°F (30°C), a dog’s rhinarium – the bare end point of the nose – is some 5°C (9°F) cooler.  This helps breeds such as retrievers to detect often very faint heat sources, … Read more

Villagers in Ethiopia are bleeding from their noses and mouths before dropping dead

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Villagers in Ethiopia are bleeding from their noses and mouths before dropping dead as mystery sickness is blamed on toxic waste from Chinese oil drilling Unidentified sickness reportedly spreading through villages near a gas project Symptoms include yellow eyes and palms, alongside bleeding noses and mouth Officials in Addis Ababa denied allegations of a health and … Read more