Does the stimulating aroma of the khichdi remind you grandma? Here's why
The findings
may explain why the loss of the ability to smell has been recognised as an
early symptom of Alzheimer's disease
Lifestyle News: Do you know
why you instantly recall the smell of apple pie prepared way back by your
grandmother as you walk into her kitchen? There is a scientific reason behind
it.
Researchers
have now discovered the mechanism behind how smells that one has experienced in
the past have contributed in the formation of memories -- suggesting a novel
perspective on the way senses are represented in memory.
The
findings may explain why the loss of the ability to smell has been recognized
as an early symptom of Alzheimer's disease and can offer opportunities for
improved smell tests in Alzheimer's disease diagnosis.
"Our
findings demonstrate for the first time how smells we've encountered in our
lives are recreated in memory," said lead author Afif Aqrabawi from the
University of Toronto.
"In
other words, we have discovered how you are able to remember the smell of your
grandma's apple pie when walking into her kitchen," Aqrabawi added.
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