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Novel radiotracer measures olfactory neurons in animal models

January 24, 2017 by

Olfactory health - how well we are able to smell -- is a reliable marker of the health of the brain, but current 'smell identification tests' do not offer a complete picture of the situation. Using a novel PET radiotracer researchers have found a way to quantify olfactory sensory neurons and thus improve measurements of olfactory health.

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