A mice's basic instinct to run away whenever it smells a cat can be attributed to its genetic makeup, a new study by Northwestern University researchers reveals. The study involving olfactory receptors, which underlie the sense of smell, provides evidence that a single gene is necessary for the behavior. A research team led by neurobiologist Thomas Bozza has shown that removing one olfactory receptor from mice can have a profound effect on their behavior. ...Saturday, 4 May 2013
Researchers Identify Gene That Makes Mice Avoid Cats
A mice's basic instinct to run away whenever it smells a cat can be attributed to its genetic makeup, a new study by Northwestern University researchers reveals. The study involving olfactory receptors, which underlie the sense of smell, provides evidence that a single gene is necessary for the behavior. A research team led by neurobiologist Thomas Bozza has shown that removing one olfactory receptor from mice can have a profound effect on their behavior. ...
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