Does the number of functional olfactory receptor genes predict olfactory sensitivity and discrimination performance in mammals?
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DOI: 10.1093/jeb/voae006
Abstract: The number of functional genes coding for olfactory receptors differs markedly between species and has repeatedly been suggested to be predictive of a species' olfactory capabilities. To test this assumption, we compiled a database of… read more here.
Keywords: number; functional olfactory; receptor genes; number functional ... See more keywords
Diverse evolutionary rates and gene duplication patterns among families of functional olfactory receptor genes in humans
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0282575
Abstract: In humans, odors are detected by ~400 functional olfactory receptor (OR) genes. The superfamily of functional OR genes can be further divided into tens of families. In large part, the OR genes have experienced extensive… read more here.
Keywords: functional olfactory; human functional; olfactory receptor; receptor genes ... See more keywords