Olfactory Gene Insights
Humans possess remnants of olfactory receptor genes that could potentially be reactivated, allowing for a broader range of scents to be detected. Unlike vision and taste, olfactory receptors demonstrate significant overlap, with each receptor capable of responding to multiple odorant molecules. Additionally, the organization of these receptors within the olfactory epithelium reveals a fascinating topological mapping, indicating how different classes of receptors cluster together.In this clip
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Episode 59: Smell
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