When we die, our bodies release something called putrescine, which is responsible for the horrendous smell that comes from ...

Putrescine is also found in small quantities in human semen and is often likened to the smell of bad breath, according to ...

Could a smell so awful it's intolerable be a more effective deterrent than any conventional anti-theft device?

Thousands of Bradford pears are in bloom for the next few weeks. But good news: The city has a moratorium on planting new ones on public property.

This smell is caused by a bacteria called Proteus, which is commonly found on the skin of dogs and other animals. This bacteria produces a compound called putrescine, which is responsible for the ...