olfactionrelated
Olfaction-related refers to anything pertaining to olfaction, the sense of smell. In biology, it encompasses the detection, transduction, processing, and perception of odorant molecules, as well as the anatomy, physiology, genetics, and clinical aspects of the olfactory system.
Anatomy and transduction: The olfactory system begins with the olfactory epithelium in the superior nasal cavity,
Perception and coding: Odors are encoded combinatorially by patterns across many receptors, enabling discrimination among vast
Neuroplasticity and development: Olfactory neurons and their projections exhibit plasticity and turnover, with ongoing neurogenesis in
Clinical relevance: Loss or reduction of smell (anosmia or hyposmia) can affect safety and quality of life
Research and applications: Areas include receptor deorphanization, genetic variation in smell, and the development of artificial