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Gene regulation behind the choice of the correct receptor for olfaction

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Scientists have uncovered the genetics behind two distinct types of olfactory sensory neurons; the so called ‘class I olfactory neurons’ that has persisted from aquatic to terrestrial animals and the ‘class II olfactory neurons’ that only terrestrial animals possess.

Source: ScienceDaily.com