Understanding how the brain processes smells
Odor Coding in the Dorsal Tenia Tecta
['FUNDING_R01'] · FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY · NIH-11091541
This study is looking at how a part of the brain helps us understand different smells, and it's for anyone curious about how our sense of smell works and how our brains process those scents.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (TALLAHASSEE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11091541 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how the brain encodes and processes olfactory information, focusing on a specific brain region called the dorsal tenia tecta. By examining the connections and functions of this area, the research aims to uncover how different smells are represented in the brain. The study will involve analyzing the responses of neurons in this region to various odors and determining their role in olfactory perception. This could help clarify the complex network involved in how we perceive smells.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research would include individuals with olfactory processing disorders or anxiety disorders that may be linked to sensory perception.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have any olfactory processing issues or anxiety disorders may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and treatment of conditions related to smell perception and anxiety disorders.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific focus on the dorsal tenia tecta is novel, there have been successful studies exploring olfactory processing in other brain regions.
Where this research is happening
TALLAHASSEE, UNITED STATES
- FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY — TALLAHASSEE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: DEWAN, ADAM KABIR — FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: DEWAN, ADAM KABIR
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions: Anxiety Disorders