A recent study published in Nature investigated how individual neurons in the brain respond to odors, linking them to emotion and memory. Researchers recorded neural activity in brain regions like the piriform cortex, hippocampus, and amygdala to understand how the brain processes odors. The study involved participants with depth electrodes implanted in their brains, who underwent tasks involving identifying and rating odors. Results showed that specific neurons in these brain regions responded to odors, helped decode their identity, and played roles in emotional processing. The study provided insights into how the human brain processes olfactory stimuli and recognizes odors.
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Researchers decode how the brain identifies and responds to odors
