
Nathalie Mandairon
Dr. Nathalie Mandairon is a prominent neuroscientist known for her research on olfactory perception and memory. She co-authored a significant study published in PLOS Biology, which provides scientific backing to Marcel Proust's literary insights regarding how specific smells can evoke vivid memories. Her research explores the neurological basis of why certain scents from childhood remain ingrained in memory, demonstrating the profound connection between olfaction, emotion, and autobiographical recall.
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Dr. Nathalie Mandairon is a co-author of the research explaining the neurological basis of olfactory memories.
La scienza dà ragione a Proust: i sapori, come quello della madeleine, ci evocano dei ricordiCorriere della Sera·
Italy· 2026-08-05
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