Vomeronasal organ, also known as Jacobson's organ, present in the nose remains a mystery. Explore its presence in humans and its role in communication and sexual behavior.

Scientists think the sensory information moving through the vomeronasal organ falls somewhere between the sense of smell and taste. Dogs have these receptors, too, but the average cat has 30 kinds ...

Humans lack these special ducts and the vomeronasal organs to go with them. In fact, that’s probably why you’ve never heard of the flehmen response—it’s not something we can do.

It's clear that, for the mice that lack a vomeronasal organ, sexual attraction isn't a matter of the genes, but it sure isn't a choice, either. John Timmer Senior Science Editor.

Sensory Organ, Not Brain, Differentiates Male And Female Behavior In Some Mammals Date: August 6, 2007 Source: Harvard University Summary: Biologists have found that the epicenter of sex-specific ...

Cats arch their backs at the smell of a rival, and mice scurry at the scent of a fox. But how does the nose know who or what is lurking? Now scientists have identified several special receptors in ...

Organisms throughout the animal kingdom communicate using special sensory organs known as vomeronasal organs. They are able to sense the chemicals around them (similar to scent) and mediate social ...

This organ is separate from the olfactory system (i.e. the nose), which detects odors but not pheromones, Alex Taylor, cat wellbeing and behavior advisor at International Cat Care, told Live ...