Exploring Our Senses and Psychology

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Exploring Our Senses and Psychology

Meet a Cognitive Neuroscientist and Author

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Exploring Our Senses and Psychology

Meet a Cognitive Neuroscientist and Author

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Meet Rachel Herz and Learn the Science

A world-renowned expert on the psychological science of smell, Dr. Rachel Herz is a neuroscientist, TEDx speaker, and published author of both books and numerous research publications. She is also a valued consultant to international corporations, an entrepreneur, and is on the faculty at Brown University and Boston College.

Areas of Specialization

Rachel Herz has been researching the psychological science of smell, emotion, and cognition since 1990 with a special focus on emotion and memory. She also works on neurogastronomy—the psychology and neuroscience of taste, flavor and food.

Areas of Specialization

Rachel Herz has been researching the psychological science of smell, emotion, and cognition since 1990 with a special focus on emotion and memory. She also works on neurogastronomy—the psychology and neuroscience of taste, flavor and food.

Notable Works

  • The Scent of Desire
  • That's Disgusting
  • Why You Eat What You Eat

Notable Works

  • The Scent of Desire
  • That's Disgusting
  • Why You Eat What You Eat

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