Olfaction: it makes a world of scents
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- DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2013.07.009
Olfaction: it makes a world of scents
Abstract
Mutations in odorant receptor genes predict olfactory perception of common compounds in foods and flowers. Through recombination they can generate extensive combinatorial variation in sensory ability among individuals.
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A Mendelian trait for olfactory sensitivity affects odor experience and food selection.Curr Biol. 2013 Aug 19;23(16):1601-5. doi: 10.1016/j.cub.2013.07.030. Epub 2013 Aug 1. Curr Biol. 2013. PMID: 23910657
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Identification of regions associated with variation in sensitivity to food-related odors in the human genome.Curr Biol. 2013 Aug 19;23(16):1596-600. doi: 10.1016/j.cub.2013.07.031. Epub 2013 Aug 1. Curr Biol. 2013. PMID: 23910658
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