Senses

The Art of Incense Making: Scent of the Spirit

Why burning plants is a lesson in 'Atmospheric Alchemy.' Discover the biology of the Olfactory-Amygdala link and the art of the 'Koh-do' ceremony.

The Biology of the MGN: Auditory Relay

Discover the brain's 'Sound Station.' Explore the Medial Geniculate Nucleus (MGN) and how it filters and organizes everything you hear.

The Biology of the Olfactory Epithelium: Sensing Molecules

Discover the specialized tissue at the top of your nose that allows you to detect one trillion different scents. The biology of the only 'Exposed' neurons.