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Neuroscientists Unveil Smell Memory Mechanism

Updated 2026-07-29 11:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

Researchers have identified the neurological processes behind how smells can trigger vivid childhood memories, providing insights into the complex interplay of senses and emotions.

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Scientific American
Smell can bring back vivid childhood memories—the so-called “Proust’s madeleine” phenomenon—and neuroscientists now think they know why
2026-07-29 11:00 UTC
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