An overview on olfaction in the biological, analytical, computational, and machine learning fields
Federica Chiera1, Giosuè Costa1,2, Stefano Alcaro1,2,3
1Dipartimento di Scienze della Salute, Campus "S. Venuta", Università degli Studi "Magna Græcia" di Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy.
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|October 23, 2024
Summary
This review explores odor perception, detailing molecular receptors, signal transmission from nose to brain, and analytical identification methods. It covers the science of smells, from molecules to computational approaches.
Area of Science:
- Olfactory Science
- Neuroscience
- Molecular Biology
Background:
- Odor perception involves complex molecular receptors in the nasal passages.
- Signal transmission from receptors to the olfactory bulb and brain is intricate.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of odor perception.
- To cover structural, molecular, physiological, analytical, and computational aspects of odors.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of recent advancements in olfactory science.
- Synthesis of information on molecular underpinnings, physiological mechanisms, and analytical techniques.
- Exploration of computational methodologies in odor analysis.
Main Results:
- Detailed understanding of molecular receptors and olfactory signal pathways.
- Elucidation of analytical methods for identifying odorous substances.
- Overview of emerging computational approaches in the field.
Conclusions:
- Significant progress has been made in understanding odor perception.
- The review consolidates current knowledge and highlights future directions, including computational methods.
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