Millions of receptors in the nose's smelling organ aren't scattered at random, a new study says. Instead, the receptors congregate in tiny hot spots that help the brain discern good smells from bad ones, among other potential functions.
— Read more at Secrets of Smell: Different Nose Parts for Stinky, Sweet at National Geographic.
I wonder how this fits in with Luca Turin’s theory. After reading Chandler Burr’s ‘The Emperor of Scent,’ I root for vibration. 🙂
I readily admit that I know nothing, but would not think it would have any relation to the shape vs. vibration debate.
Interesting read – to think that the nose can preprocess smells like the tongue does taste. We’re such amazing little machines!
Yes we are!