Researchers have revealed the genetic and chemical reasons behind the titan arum’s unique warming mechanism and putrid scent.

Recent studies indicate that the smell of decomposing bodies, specifically a chemical compound known as putrescine, can have ...

The corpse flower is infamous for its rare blooms and its signature odor, which mimics the stench of rotting flesh.

A new study on titan arum -- commonly known as the corpse flower for its smell like rotting flesh -- uncovers fundamental genetic pathways and biological mechanisms that produce heat and odorous ...

The unusual odor of the titan arum, commonly called the corpse flower because its scent is reminiscent of rotting flesh, draws crowds of curious visitors to greenhouses around the world during its ...

Researchers identified key genes and molecules responsible for the corpse flower’s notorious stench and heating during ...

Published in Frontiers in Psychology, scientists explained that bodies release a compound called putrescine which is ...