Monell Chemical Senses Center

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Monell Chemical Senses Center is a non-profit scientific institute that conducts research on taste, smell, and chemosensory perception. The center is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and was established in 1968.

Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia

History[edit | edit source]

The Monell Chemical Senses Center was founded in 1968 by philanthropist Ambrose Monell, after whom the center is named. The center was established with the aim of understanding the mechanisms and functions of the chemical senses to benefit human health and well-being.

Research[edit | edit source]

The center's research focuses on the senses of taste and smell, which are known as the chemical senses. The research is multidisciplinary, involving approaches from genetics, neuroscience, molecular biology, physiology, psychology, and behavioral science. The center's scientists study a wide range of topics, including the mechanisms of taste and smell, the role of these senses in nutrition, aging, disease, and behavior, and the development of these senses in infants and children.

Facilities[edit | edit source]

The Monell Chemical Senses Center is housed in a state-of-the-art facility in Philadelphia. The center's facilities include laboratories for molecular biology, genetics, neuroscience, and behavioral research, as well as a clinical testing center.

Impact[edit | edit source]

The research conducted at the Monell Chemical Senses Center has led to significant advancements in our understanding of the chemical senses. This research has potential applications in a variety of fields, including medicine, nutrition, public health, and the food industry.

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