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The Science of Smell
Smell---it's the most primitive and perhaps the most powerful of our five senses. Whether it's the smell of freshly cut grass or chocolate chip cookies, odors can stimulate our memories and our emotions. In this hour: seeing the world through our noses---a look at how we smell and how odors can affect our behavior.
Guests:
Alan Hirsch
Director
Smell and Taste Treatment & Research Foundation
Chicago, IL
Charles Wysocki
Neuroscientist & Member
Monell Chemical Senses Center
Philadelphia, PA
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