Dr. Noam Sobel: How Smells Influence Our Hormones, Health & Behavior

This article is about the research conducted by Dr. Noam Sobel on the biological mechanisms of smell and how it impacts human behavior, cognition, social connections, and hormones. It discusses the role of smell in social sensing, friendships, and romantic relationships. It also explores how smell influences emotions, hormone levels, memories, and the relationship between breathing and autonomic homeostasis. Additionally, it highlights the potential for smell-based screening tests and the digitization of smell for online communication.