Brain's response to tasting food can now be measured through the eyes using a common, low-cost tool, say scientists. If validated, this method could be useful for research and clinical applications in food addiction and obesity prevention. Dr. Jennifer Nasser, an associate professor in the department of Nutrition Sciences in Drexel University's College of Nursing and Health Professions, led the study testing the use of electroretinography (ERG) to indicate ...Tuesday, 25 June 2013
Simple Eye Exam Reveals Pleasure Response
Brain's response to tasting food can now be measured through the eyes using a common, low-cost tool, say scientists. If validated, this method could be useful for research and clinical applications in food addiction and obesity prevention. Dr. Jennifer Nasser, an associate professor in the department of Nutrition Sciences in Drexel University's College of Nursing and Health Professions, led the study testing the use of electroretinography (ERG) to indicate ...
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