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Daniela Hirschfeld

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what’s that smell – and how’d you know

What’s That Smell – And How’d You Know?

It’s clear that genes, receptors and neurons all play a role in detecting odours. But much of how we make sense of what we sniff remains mysterious. A neuroscientist explains.