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December 12th, 2006

Vibrating Odor Molecules? Rogue Theory May Explain Sense Of Smell

Abstract:
A controversial theory that explains the molecular mechanism which gives our sense of smell razor-sharp precision has been given a boost thanks to a study by a team of UCL researchers at the London Centre for Nanotechnology (LCN).

Source:
sciencedaily.com

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