Scientists zap brain to uncover secrets of smell
NCT ID NCT07060651
First seen May 18, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study aims to understand how different parts of the amygdala, a brain region involved in emotion and memory, process smells. Researchers will electrically stimulate the amygdala in 12 adults and measure changes in how they perceive odors. The goal is to map brain functions, not to treat any disease.
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Northwestern human olfaction lab
RECRUITINGChicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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