Scent Researchers from Bochum (1 of 2) (IMAGE) Ruhr-University Bochum Caption Nikolina Jovancevic and Hanns Hatt research why the heart is able to smell. Credit RUB, Kramer Usage Restrictions This image may only be used for reporting about the press release "Function of olfactory receptor in the human heart identified" by Ruhr-Universitaet Bochum from February, 2017. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.