We Each Live in Our Own Little World -- Smellwise, Current Biology Reveals
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There are some smells we all find revolting. But toward a handful of odors, different people display different sensitivities -- some can smell them, while some can't, or some find them appealing, while others don't. A pair of studies appearing online on August 1 in the journal Current Biology, a Cell Press publication, now identifies the genetic differences that underpin the differences in smell sensitivity and perception in different individuals.
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There are some smells we all find revolting. But toward a handful of odors, different people display different sensitivities -- some can smell them, while some can't, or some find them appealing, while others don't. A pair of studies appearing online on August 1 in the journal Current Biology, a Cell Press publication, now identifies the genetic differences that underpin the differences in smell sensitivity and perception in different individuals.
Hey, check out all the research scientist jobs. Post your resume today!