Olfactory Coding: Connecting Odorant Receptor Expression and Behavior in the Drosophila Larva
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The discovery of odorant receptors has significantly changed our understanding of how animals identify thousands of odorants. A recent study has shed new light on the central issue of how odor information is translated into meaningful behavior.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Current Biology
دوره 16 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2006