'Navigator' neurons play critical role in sense of smell

Friday, October 26, 2018 - 13:50 in Biology & Nature

Researchers have identified 'navigator' neurons that are key to setting up connections in the system responsible for the sense of smell. The new study builds on a breakthrough 2014 report which showed a critical period in olfactory wiring using mice as a model system.

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