Jacobson's organ

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Also known as the vomeronasal organ, a potential organ in the nasal passage involved in detecting pheromones, though its existence and function in humans are debated.

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

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

Andrew Huberman

Also known as the vomeronasal organ, a small pit in the nasal passage of most terrestrial mammals, involved in processing pheromones. Considered vestigial and non-functional in humans by the prevailing scientific notion.

How Smell, Taste & Pheromones Shape Behavior | Huberman Lab Essentials

How Smell, Taste & Pheromones Shape Behavior | Huberman Lab Essentials

Andrew Huberman

Also known as the vomeronasal organ, a potential organ in the nasal passage involved in detecting pheromones, though its existence and function in humans are debated.

249 ‒ How the brain works, Andrew’s fascinating backstory, improving scientific literacy, and more

249 ‒ How the brain works, Andrew’s fascinating backstory, improving scientific literacy, and more

Peter Attia MD

A vestigial pheromonal organ in the human nose, whose role in pheromonal response in humans is still debated.