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How Does Your Nose Actually Smell?

Your nose can detect over a trillion scents yet the exact molecular mechanism remains fiercely debated between shape-fitting and vibration theories.Post-COVID anosmia has left millions without smell, spiking public interest while 2023-2025 quantum biology papers have revived the vibration theory.Edward and Lily strip away the hype, follow the evidence, and explain what the story actually means…

Duration: 6:44

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