Back to Search
Start Over
Genetic variation in a human odorant receptor alters odour perception
- Source :
- Nature. September 27, 2007, Vol. 449 Issue 7161, p468, 6 p.
- Publication Year :
- 2007
-
Abstract
- Human olfactory perception differs enormously between individuals, with large reported perceptual variations in the intensity and pleasantness of a given odour. For instance, androstenone (5α-androst-16-en-3-one), an odorous steroid derived from [...]
- Subjects :
- Olfactory receptors -- Genetic aspects -- Research -- Chemical properties
Genetic variation -- Research -- Chemical properties -- Genetic aspects
Odors -- Chemical properties -- Genetic aspects -- Research
Environmental issues
Science and technology
Zoology and wildlife conservation
Chemical properties
Research
Genetic aspects
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00280836
- Volume :
- 449
- Issue :
- 7161
- Database :
- Gale General OneFile
- Journal :
- Nature
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsgcl.189796660