Scientists peek into brain's smell command center

NCT ID NCT07074574

First seen May 14, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026

Summary

This study looks at how different parts of the brain's amygdala affect the way we perceive smells. Researchers will ask 40 healthy adults to rate odors in different situations. The goal is to better understand the brain's role in smell, not to test a treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Northwestern human olfaction lab

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    Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

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