The Senses of Smell and Taste: Impact and Recovery

This chapter examines the effects of diseases like Parkinson's and COVID-19 on the senses of taste and smell, detailing how these conditions can lead to olfactory dysfunctions such as parosmia and phantasmia. It highlights the interplay between scent and human emotion, the concept of 'super smellers,' and speculates on the sensory experiences of potential extraterrestrial beings. Additionally, it introduces the establishment of a new Center for Smell and Taste Disorders aimed at improving diagnosis and treatment for those affected by these sensory impairments.