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Travis, John – Science News, 1998
Scientist William J. Dreyer has hypothesized that the cell surface proteins in the nose that detect odors also help assemble embryos. These olfactory receptors and related proteins act as identifiers, much like the last few digits of a telephone number, that help cells to find their intended neighbors in a developing embryo. Discusses the research…
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Current Events, Embryology, Science Education
