Scent Awareness a Tell-Tale Sign of Love {The 5th Sense in the News}

The Philadelphia Inquirer summarizes the latest findings in smell research as pertaining to love. There will also be a lecture on Thursday February 10, 2011 on "Nasal Attraction: How Your Nose Can Help You Select a Suitable Partner," at the Wagner Free Institute of Science of Philadelphia.

"In a world so often fetid and unfriendly, thank heavens Valentine's Day soon will flaunt the bond between the heart and the nose.

If you've never considered the connection, consult with cognitive neuroscientist Johan Lundström, who makes his money by studying how mating calls can be smelled as well as heard."

Read more in What Loves Smells Like: Scientist speaks on "nasal attraction."

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