In a paper recently published in the journal Science Advances, a multidisciplinary team including experts from the US, UK and other countries highlight the need to study how natural scents affect us. Plants emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which not only have environmental functions but can also affect human health.
Bratman points out that our olfactory system, which can recognize more than a trillion odors, processes these VOCs, potentially affecting our emotions and behavior. The researchers propose a comprehensive framework for studying these effects, combining ideas from various fields such as psychology, ecology and atmospheric science.
As Bratman notes, this information can help us make informed decisions about protecting the natural environment and its beneficial scent compounds.
Source: Ferra
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