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On the Scent of Smell
The next time you stop to smell the roses, take a moment to consider how you are able to enjoy their perfume. Berkeley professor of neurobiology John Ngai is revealing the precise wiring plan connecting olfactory receptors to the brain. ... read more
The Origins of Ouch
The cool taste of mint and the fiery flavor of peppers trigger the body's pain detectors. By investigating how these piquant foods affect the nervous system, Professor Diana Bautista's work is uncovering leads for new anesthesias and pain treatments.... read more
Switching On the Lights
Every year, hundreds of thousands of Americans are diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa and age-related macular degeneration, diseases resulting in blindness. Richard Kramer, a professor of neurobiology, is working toward an organic way to restore sight to such damaged retinas. ... read more
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