Have you ever wondered why the world around us smells the way it does? From the earthy scent of rain to the inviting aroma of freshly baked bread, many of the smells we encounter daily are actually created by microbes.
Consider the scent of a ripe cheese or a glass of wine—these aromas come from bacteria and other microbes. Even less pleasant odours, like old sweat, smelly feet or a mouldy apple, are thanks to molecules produced by microbes.
Let’s explore the fascinating world of bacterial smells, their origins and what we can learn from them.
Microbial smells come from volatile organic compounds
All microbes produce volatile organic…
