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The Relationship Between Sense of Smell and Dopamine
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Sense of smell deteriorates with age, and it's thought to be correlated with the loss of other neurons in the ears and eyes. Dopamine is a crucial molecule for establishing new neurons and their migration into the olfactory bulb, affecting one's ability to smell.
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The loss of sense of smell as we age is connected to the loss of other neurons in the sensory apparatus and is correlated with the slow production of dopamine in the brain, which affects our ability to smell.
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Neuroscience
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The loss of sense of smell as we age is connected to the loss of other neurons in the sensory apparatus and is correlated with the slow production of dopamine in the brain, which affects our ability to smell.
ChapterThe Relationship Between Sense of Smell and Dopamine
EpisodeHow Smell, Taste & Pheromone-Like Chemicals Control You
PodcastHuberman Lab
Olfactory disturbances are prevalent in patients suffering from traumatic brain injuries, affecting their quality of life with no standard treatment available.
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Traumatic Brain Injury
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Olfactory disturbances are prevalent in patients suffering from traumatic brain injuries, affecting their quality of life with no standard treatment available. Tests such as the smell test can help assess the extent of the issue.