Equipment
Gustometer
A computer-controlled gustometer equipped with 8 programmable syringe pumps for accurate and controlled administration of taste stimuli.
This instrument can be used in combination with our 3T MRI scanner for functional MRI studies.
Publications
- Effect of Replacing Sugar with Non-Caloric Sweeteners in Beverages on the Reward Value after Repeated Exposure. PLOS ONE. 2013 November 28
- To like or not to like: Neural substrates of subjective flavor preferences. Behav Brain Res. 2014 Apr 15;269C:128-137
- Tasting calories differentially affects brain activation during hunger and satiety Behav Brain Res. 2015 Febr 15;279:139-147
- Neural Processing of Calories in Brain Reward Areas Can be Modulated by Reward Sensitivity. Front. Behav. Neurosci., 14 January 2016
- Health Interest Modulates Brain Reward Responses to a Perceived Low-Caloric Beverage in Females. Health Psychol. 29 August 2016
- Smeets, P. A. M., & de Graaf, C. (2018). Brain responses to anticipation and consumption of beer with and without alcohol. Chemical Senses.
For more information go to Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).
In addition, Wageningen University & Research, Shared Research Facilities offers the use of:
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Simulation Magnetic Resonance Imaging scanner
In addition to the 3T Wageningen University & Research, Shared Research Facilities offers the use of a simulation ('dummy') scanner. -
Olfactometer
A 8-channel olfactometer for accurate and controlled administration of odours to participant. This instrument can be used in combination with our 3T...