Electrical Stimulation in the Nose Induces Sense of Smell

Physicians at Massachusetts Eye and Ear have induced a sense of smell in humans by using electrodes in the nose to stimulate nerves in the olfactory bulb. The researchers say that their efforts, published in the International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology, provide a proof of concept for efforts to develop implant technology to return […]
Source: ENT Today - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tags: Online Exclusives Practice Focus Rhinology olfactory bulb olfactory disorders Source Type: research