A bug's smell--research into insect olfaction.
The olfactory system has become an important model system for neurobiological function and sensory processing. In insects, odours play a vital role in all aspects of life. From the late 1950s until very recently, research into the structure and function of the insect olfactory system has often preceded similar investigations in vertebrates and has been important in the formulation of general principles.
Hansson
Bill S
BS
Department of Crop Science, Division of Chemical Ecology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, PO Box 44, SE-230 53 Alnarp, Sweden. bill.hansson@vv.slu.se
D000818:Animals; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D009036:Moths / Q000502:physiology*; D009446:Neurobiology / Q000266:history* / Q000379:methods; D012724:Sex Attractants / Q000266:history*; D012903:Smell / Q000502:physiology*
D012724:Sex Attractants