Scientists Work to Improve Recovery of Your Sense of Taste (IMAGE)

Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University

Scientists Work to Improve Recovery of Your Sense of Taste

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Significant assaults, from dental and ear procedures, head trauma, even middle ear infections, can seriously injure our sense of taste, affecting our nutrition and overall quality of life. MCG scientists have evidence that's when a family of cytokines or proteins secreted by immune cells that promote inflammation but also help regulate neuron proliferation and differentiation become essential. Pictured are Drs. Lynette McCluskey and Lianying He, Senior Research Associate

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Phil Jones, Augusta University Senior Photographer

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