{"product_id":"the-neurobiology-of-olfaction-anna-menini-9781420071979","title":"The Neurobiology of Olfaction","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComprehensive Overview of Advances in Olfaction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe common belief is that human smell perception is much reduced compared with other mammals, so that whatever abilities are uncovered and investigated in animal research would have little significance for humans. However, new evidence from a variety of sources indicates this traditional view is likely overly simplistic. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Neurobiology of Olfaction\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a thorough analysis of the state-of-the-science in olfactory knowledge and research, reflecting the growing interest in the field. Authors from some of the most respected laboratories in the world explore various aspects of olfaction, including genetics, behavior, olfactory systems, odorant receptors, odor coding, and cortical activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUntil recently, almost all animal research in olfaction was carried out on orthonasal olfaction (inhalation). It is only in recent years, especially in human flavor research, that evidence has begun to be obtained regarding the importance of retronasal olfaction (exhalation). These studies are beginning to demonstrate that retronasal smell plays a large role to play in human behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHighlighting common principles among various species - including humans, insects, \u003cem\u003eXenopus laevis\u003c\/em\u003e (African frog), and \u003cem\u003eCaenorhabditis elegans\u003c\/em\u003e (nematodes) - this highly interdisciplinary book contains chapters about the most recent discoveries in odor coding from the olfactory epithelium to cortical centers. It also covers neurogenesis in the olfactory epithelium and olfactory bulb. Each subject-specific chapter is written by a top researcher in the field and provides an extensive list of reviews and original articles for students and scientists interested in further readings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Anna Menini\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1420071971\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781420071979\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e CRC Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/01\/2009\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 448\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 6.90w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eScitech Book News\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2010 pg. 59","brand":"Anna Menini","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48113500094719,"sku":"9781420071979","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_2841804d-01a7-46c6-9dd1-8bf0eff86669.jpg?v=1769615434","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-neurobiology-of-olfaction-anna-menini-9781420071979","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}