Centrifugal fibers which carry impulses from parts of the central nervous system to early sensory regions of the brain play a critical role in olfactory processing.
Both the orthonasal and retronasal routes, in addition to our taste buds, shape our taste perception of foods.
Sleep deprivation causes the olfactory system to go into overdrive, sharpening food odors, and breaking down communication within other brain areas that receive food signals.
Researchers say the randomness of the piriform cortex plays a critical role when it comes to distinguishing between similar odors.
A new study could help advance research into pain and hypersensitivity to cold stimuli. Researchers have mapped feelings of cold touch sensation in the insula of mice.
A new computational model sheds light on the complexity of smell identification. Researchers report different brains know how to associate new similar odors, so long as they have experienced an overlap in odors over their lifetime.
According to a new study to be published in eNeuro, amphetamine use may disrupt the development of the orbital prefrontal cortex, an area of the brain associated with decision making.
A new study reveals the piriform cortex is able to archive long term memory, but requires instruction from the orbiotfrontal cortex to indicate the event is to be stored as a long-term memory.
A new study reveals the emotional expression on other people's faces can influence whether we perceive an odor in a positive or negative light.
A new study reinforces the idea that serotonin, a molecule associated with mood, directly contributes to the actions of cocaine.
Theta oscillations may play an important role in olfactory processing, a new study reports.
A new study reports the rhythm of your breathing can influence neural activity that enhances memory recall and emotional judgement.
