Advancements in Olfactory Research: From Physiology and Pathophysiology to Technological Aspects
A special issue of Brain Sciences (ISSN 2076-3425). This special issue belongs to the section "Neuropharmacology and Neuropathology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 October 2024 | Viewed by 725
Special Issue Editor
Interests: translational medicine; drug discovery; public health; neural signaling and synaptic transmission in the central nervous system; functional organization of the olfactory and limbic system; cellular and network mechanisms of brain function and dysfunction studied with electrophysiological, optical, anatomical, and pharmacological methods
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Dear Colleagues,
The sense of smell is of critical importance in our daily lives, which contributes to our personal well-being and safety as well as interpersonal communication. However, it is only when a disease or injury impairs its function that we appreciate the relevance of this sensory modality. In the past three decades, research of the olfactory sense has seen major advancements and an ever-growing interest.
The aim of this Special Issue of Brain Sciences is to increase awareness and synthesize the latest findings and, at the same time, showcase cutting-edge perspectives in olfactory research. This Special Issue intends to provide the readers with a comprehensive overview of the current state of the art of olfaction in humans and animal models. It aims to address all aspects of olfaction, ranging from molecular, cellular, developmental, and systems to cognitive and behavioral topics as well as clinical studies. This Special Issue welcomes submissions of original and review articles, as well as opinion, methods, and modeling studies. Manuscripts can focus on recent advancements in specific areas of olfactory physiology or pathophysiology, or on technological developments to study olfactory function and dysfunction.
Prof. Dr. Thomas Heinbockel
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- olfaction
- olfactory cortex
- olfactory bulb
- olfactory epithelium
- odor-guided behavior
- neurodegenerative disease
- COVID-19
