A hidden map in your nose could explain how smell works

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Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in understanding the organization of smell by mapping millions of neurons in mice. They found that smell receptors are arranged in structured, overlapping stripes according to receptor type, revealing a hidden organization. This arrangement not only provides insight into the olfactory system but also aligns with how smell information is processed in the brain, indicating a coordinated system from the nose to neural circuits.