Molecules to Mind

The sense of smell as a window into mind and brain

A. S. Barwich Ph.D.

The Chemistry Behind Weird Wine Labels

Are wine descriptions posh pretense? The miraculous world of chemistry turns wine tasting into science.

What Can the Experience of Smell Tell Us About Art?

Can smells be turned into works of art? Smells trigger emotions and associations. They also communicate abstract ideas and intentions like other forms of art.

Listen More, Talk Less: How to Make Conversation

How to make conversation as an interviewer.

When Perfumery Meets Molecular Science

Why is the smell of perfumes not simply the sum of their chemical compounds? The answer points to a molecular mechanism in your nose.

Could Smell Be a Measure of Consciousness?

Do people with severe brain injury avoid sniffing a bad odor? Testing sense of smell in comatose patients might shed light on the prognosis of recovery.