Monell Chemical Senses Center
Monell Chemical Senses Center
The Monell Chemical Senses Center (pronounced: mo-nell kem-i-kal sen-ses sen-ter) is a non-profit research institute based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The center is dedicated to conducting scientific research on the senses of taste and smell.
Etymology
The center is named after its founder, Dr. Morley R. Kare, and his wife, Monell Kare. The term "chemical senses" refers to the senses of taste and smell, which are chemical in nature because they detect chemical substances in our environment.
History
The Monell Chemical Senses Center was established in 1968 by Dr. Morley R. Kare and a group of scientists who recognized the need for a multidisciplinary approach to understanding the complex nature of the chemical senses. The center has since grown to become a world leader in taste and smell research, with a diverse team of scientists from various disciplines including neuroscience, genetics, physiology, and psychology.
Research
The center's research focuses on understanding the mechanisms and functions of taste and smell, and how these senses relate to human health and disease. This includes studies on the genetic basis of individual differences in taste and smell perception, the role of these senses in nutrition and obesity, and the impact of environmental and occupational exposures on the chemical senses.
Related Terms
- Olfaction: The sense of smell.
- Gustation: The sense of taste.
- Chemoreception: The physiological response of an organism to chemical stimuli.
- Neuroscience: The scientific study of the nervous system.
- Genetics: The study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity in living organisms.
- Physiology: The scientific study of normal functions in living systems.
- Psychology: The scientific study of the mind and behavior.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Monell Chemical Senses Center
- Wikipedia's article - Monell Chemical Senses Center
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