Browsing by Subject "odor"
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The bacterial metabolite 2-aminoacetophenone promotes association of pathogenic bacteria with flies
(2014)Bacteria contaminate insects and secrete metabolites that may affect insect behaviour and potentially fitness through unknown mechanisms. Here we show that the 'grape-like' odorant 2-aminoacetophenone (2AA), secreted by ...
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Dynamic vapor generator that simulates transient odor emissions of victims entrapped in the voids of collapsed buildings
(2014)The design, development, and validation of a dynamic vapor generator are presented. The generator simulates human scent (odor) emissions from trapped victims in the voids of collapsed buildings. The validation of the device ...
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A study of volatile organic compounds evolved from the decaying human body
(2005)Two men were found dead near the island of Samos, Greece, in the Mediterranean sea. The estimated time of death for both victims was 3-4 weeks. Autopsy revealed no remarkable external injuries or acute poisoning. The exact ...
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A study of volatile organic compounds evolved in urban waste disposal bins
(2005)Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) evolved in urban waste disposal bins in different situations were studied. Waste of various loads (full, empty, partially filled bins), remained uncollected in the containers for variable ...