Olfactory mucosa from C57BL/6N mice was examined by transmission electron microscopy at 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 6, 24, 48, and 72 h after 400 mg 3-methylindole (3MI)/kg ip, and at 7, 14, and 21 days after 300 mg 3MI/kg or vehicle. Degeneration was evident in epithelial cells of Bowman's glands and olfactory
Considering the possible role of age-related phenomena such as general health, dental health and nutrition in odour perception, their joint effect on variability in odour perception was evaluated in the present study. A total of 171 apparently healthy adults with a mean age of 66.0 years (S.D. 7.3),