Sense of smell

Sense of smell

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Heard in 1 episode across 1 show since Jul 2026

The sense of smell, or olfaction, is the special sensory system through which odors and scents are perceived. It serves many vital functions, including detecting desirable foods, identifying environmental hazards, recognizing pheromones, and playing a significant role in the perception of taste.

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  1. Andrew David HubermanNeutralJul 27, 2026· Huberman Lab Essentials

    Human smell capability is comparable to canine smell capability.

    “our sense of smell is actually on par with that of canines”

    Listen at 48:34

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