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First-of-its-kind map of the mouse nose reveals surprises about the sense of smell

A new map shows how smell receptors in the mouse nose are precisely organized into tight bands based on type.
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Scientists Create the First Detailed ‘Smell Map’ of Odor Sensors in the Mouse Nose—and Sniff Out Some Surprises

In two new studies, researchers used genetic techniques to upend a long-standing assumption that the nerve cells with scent ...