Odorprints Like Fingerprints? Personal Odors Remain Distinguishable Regardless Of Diet

Monday, November 3, 2008 - 12:21 in Biology & Nature

Scientists present behavioral and chemical findings to reveal that an individual's underlying odor signature remains detectable even in the face of major dietary changes. The findings indicate that biologically-based odorprints, like fingerprints, could be a reliable way to identify individual humans.

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