Scientists say yes. Research has shown that people at the end of their lives begin to perceive a distinctive, fear-inducing odor subconsciously. The moment of death evokes fear in most people ...

WAKO, Saitama Prefecture--People who fear that foul body odor may be why friends and colleagues are avoiding them no longer need embarrass themselves by asking others to give them a sniff.

Participants were divided into three different groups exposed to either happiness body odor, fear body odor, or clean air. The participants were tasked with performing mindfulness exercises over ...