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Mammals use the same underlying system—preserved through evolution—to process smells - Phys.org

Mammals use the same underlying system—preserved through evolution—to process smells - Phys.org

Picture a mouse taking rapid, staccato sniffs of a crumb it's found while foraging for food. Now compare that with a human leaning in for a single, deep inhale to gauge whether a cantaloupe is ripe. New research from Northwestern University has found that, li…

Picture a mouse taking rapid, staccato sniffs of a crumb it's found while foraging for food. Now compare that with a human leaning in for a single, deep inhale to gauge whether a cantaloupe is ripe. … [+7865 chars]

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