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‘Navigator’ neurons play critical role in sense of smell

October 26, 2018 by

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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