A new study has shown that the wings of the tobacco hawk moth can independently detect scents characteristic of their host plants. This finding broadens our understanding of the insect olfactory system, revealing its complexity and how it is distributed throughout the body.
Новое исследование показало, что обонятельные нейроны в носу мышей организованы в четкие полосы по типу рецептора, а не распределены случайно. Это открытие может помочь в разработке методов восстановления обоняния у людей.
An alpha-coronavirus has been discovered in African bats that is capable of entering human cells via the CEACAM6 protein, which is widely present in the lungs. Although transmission of the virus to humans has not yet been observed, the study highlights the importance of monitoring new potential routes of infection.
Scientists have taken a step toward creating painkillers that effectively relieve pain without the dangerous side effects typical of modern opioids. These new discoveries could lead to safer methods for treating chronic pain.
A new study has revealed that hagfish, among the oldest vertebrates, possessed a complex sense of smell. This discovery changes our understanding of how sensory organs developed in early animals.