On Sunday, 17 March, he visited IMC Weekendschool Nijmegen and showed the children what his research was about by doing a number of activities together with them. The aim is to promote children's curiosity and inquisitive attitude and introduce them to science at an early age.
About the research
Jasper de Groot investigates “the chemistry between us” – the social function of the human olfactory organ. In his extensive multidisciplinary research, he delves deep into psycho(physiology), neuroscience (fMRI), genetics, and chemical analysis to reveal intriguing insights. This has led to the discovery of a possibly universal molecular basis for smells related to fear. The research sheds light on the complex world of human chemical communication, particularly the effects of smells on behavior and emotions. Working with a consortium of researchers, he revealed the critical role of loss of smell as the most reliable predictor of COVID-19 infection, and delved into the lingering consequences of COVID-19 loss of smell. He is currently studying the complex interplay of scent in romantic relationships as well.
