Olfactory coding: Revealing intrinsic representations of odors
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چکیده
Recent studies have applied optical imaging of intrinsic signals to the rodent olfactory system, providing a unique view of how odorous molecules are represented in the central nervous system.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Current Biology
دوره 11 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2001