The molecular logic of smell
Article Abstract:
Extensive genetic research has resulted in the isolation of the genes that underly the functionality of the human olfactory system. Roughly 1,000 different odor receptor genes have been identified. It is possible that every individual olfactory neuron is linked to a single receptor gene.
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1995
Genetic aspects, Sensory receptors, Smell, Olfactory nerve
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1995
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The memory
Article Abstract:
The action of the brains neurons to represent and form a memory and subsequent discovery of a memory code is presented.
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2007
United States, Science & research, Brain research, Neurons, Encoding (Memory)
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2007
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