Pheromones: A new term for a class of biologically active substances

Facts, fallacies, fears, and frustrations with human pheromones

Human Pheromones: Do They Exist?

Fifty Years of Pheromones

An initial evaluation of the functions of human olfaction

*They Eat That?*

Scents and sensibility: A molecular logic of olfactory perception

Genes and Smells

Genetic influences on human body odor: From genes to the axillae

*Pheromones and Animal Behaviour*

Skin to Skin Contact

The secretion of areolar (Montgomery's) glands from lactating women elicits selective, unconditional responses in neonates

An overlooked aspect of the human breast: Areolar glands in relation with breastfeeding pattern, neonatal weight gain, and the dynamics of lactation

Do our smells make us sexy? Popular science suggests yes — pheromones send chemical signals about sex and attraction from our armpits to potential mates. But, despite what you might have heard, there is no conclusive research confirming that humans have these smell molecules. In this eye-opening talk, zoologist Tristram Wyatt explains the fundamental flaws in current pheromone research, and shares his hope for a future that unlocks the fascinating, potentially life-saving knowledge tied up in our scent.

Tristram Wyatt: The smelly mystery of the human pheromone

The smelly mystery of the human pheromone

Exploring the allure of pheromones, the talk debunks myths of human attraction, cautioning against dodgy science and fraud.

A promising study on areolar gland secretions in mothers hints at potential life-saving pheromones for babies struggling to feed.

Pheromones across the animal kingdom guide behavior, yet for humans, concrete evidence remains elusive, revealing a scent-filled mystery.