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A controversial theory

Posted by Robin on 27 January 2013 4 Comments

A controversial theory that the way we smell involves a quantum physics effect has received a boost, following experiments with human subjects.

It challenges the notion that our sense of smell depends only on the shapes of molecules we sniff in the air.

— Read more at 'Quantum smell' idea gains ground at BBC News.

Filed Under: perfume in the news
Tagged With: luca turin, olfaction

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  1. shellyw says:
    28 January 2013 at 9:16 am

    I have read Turin’s book twice as well as Burr’s book about his theory. I am glad you posted this article as I will book mark it and read when I am awake and can fully focus on it. Both the books required full attention and no radio in the background as I read. They left me hoping for Mr. Turin’s theory though. I love learning the science angle of perfumes. Again, Thanks for the post

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    • Robin says:
      28 January 2013 at 11:57 am

      The science is over my head…I’m just waiting for them to finally decide which it is, shape or vibration 🙂

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  2. OhLily says:
    28 January 2013 at 6:23 pm

    Time to call my pops. I need some help understanding this one, I won’t lie!

    He got his doctorate in organic chem, so I’m fascinated to hear his take on this. While I was growing up he’d offer his opinion of the day’s fragrance as I walked by while getting ready. His ‘opinion’ would consist of one of two phrases, either “That one.” or “No, not that one.” When my mom and I finally asked him if he could be more specific about what he liked because she was searching for a new perfume(and I was on the other side of the country), he explained if it contained any chemical he’d smelled in his lab it was a “No, not that one.”

    God, I love him. This inquiry will tickle him no end – hope I can follow along to the conclusion, lol!

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    • Robin says:
      1 February 2013 at 9:19 am

      Sorry for the late reply, missed this one somehow. But hope your pops explained it, & maybe some day he could call and explain it to me 🙂

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