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Researchers reveal an added layer of nuance in our sense of smell
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Researchers reveal an added layer of nuance in our sense of smell

by Harrison Tasoff, University of California – Santa Barbara Under the previous model (top), an odor would activate an increasing number of olfactory sensory neurons as it’s concentration rose. The new findings (bottom) showed that the activity of the most sensitive neurons fell off as others joined. Credit: TADRES ET AL. The delicate fragrance of...