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The Molecular Logic of Smell

Mammals can recognize thousands of odors, some of which prompt powerful responses. Recent experiments illuminate how the nose and brain may perceive scents

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Scientific American Magazine Vol 273 Issue 4This article was originally published with the title “The Molecular Logic of Smell” in Scientific American Magazine Vol. 273 No. 4 (), p. 154
doi:10.1038/scientificamerican1095-154