The new physiology of odor. New discoveries show that olfactory receptor physiology differs greatly from that of other senses and can explain many experimental phenomena

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Environmental ProgressVolume 1, Issue 2 p. 94-97 Article The new physiology of odor. New discoveries show that olfactory receptor physiology differs greatly from that of other senses and can explain many experimental phenomena Robert C. Gesteland, Robert C. Gesteland Northwestern University, and TASC Group, Inc., Evanston, Ill. 60201 Robert Gesteland: is Professor in the Department of Neurobiology and Physiology at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill., and is President of the Taste and Smell Consulting Group, Inc. He is the holder of B. S. and S. M. degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin and M.I.T., respectively and a Ph.D. in Neurophysiology from M.I.T. His research is on the biophysical and cellular processes involved in the sense of smell and on measurement of olfactory responses within the nervous system.Search for more papers by this author Robert C. Gesteland, Robert C. Gesteland Northwestern University, and TASC Group, Inc., Evanston, Ill. 60201 Robert Gesteland: is Professor in the Department of Neurobiology and Physiology at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill., and is President of the Taste and Smell Consulting Group, Inc. He is the holder of B. S. and S. M. degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin and M.I.T., respectively and a Ph.D. in Neurophysiology from M.I.T. His research is on the biophysical and cellular processes involved in the sense of smell and on measurement of olfactory responses within the nervous system.Search for more papers by this author First published: May 1982 https://doi.org/10.1002/ep.670010208Citations: 3 AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Citing Literature Volume1, Issue2May 1982Pages 94-97 RelatedInformation