Department of Clinical Science and Education, Södersjukhuset

Grazyna Lietzau, Cesare Patrone and co-authors recently published article has been selected by the American Chemical Society for a press release in USA. Problems with the sense of smell appear to be an early indicator of cognitive decline in people with type 2 diabetes. However, it's unknown whether factors such as diet and obesity play a role in who develops these symptoms. Now, our researchers have found that mice fed a moderate-fat, high-sugar chow (simulating a Western diet) showed a faster decline in their ability to learn and remember new odors.