The benefits of
using olfactory receptor neuron samples to study psychiatric disorders and patient responsiveness include their similarity to brain neurons, the relatively easy biopsy procedure, and the potential for scientists to sample and compare cells from the same patients throughout several different stages of disease.
Not exact matches
The team
uses a computer - controlled pneumatic pump to administer an odor puff to the locust, which has
olfactory receptor neurons in its antennae, similar to sensory
neurons in our nose.