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science El Sudcaliforniano 2026-04-29

The Science of Scent: Decoding the Mysterious Map of Smell

Scientists have developed a detailed map of the olfactory system, previously considered mysterious. This new research shows that human olfactory neurons are organized in perfect strips, which may pave the way for curing anosmia (loss of smell).

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