Have you ever heard others say that the adult brain has a fixed number of neurons and is unable to generate new ones once these die out? Indeed it was traditionally believed among scientists that the adult vertebrate brain could only lose neurons, never gain. (Kalat, 2007) Recently though, a small number of exceptions have been found. Among them, and of special interest to us of course, are the
Olfactory Receptors
Smelly Facts : Neuron Renewal
October 4th, 2007 — Olfactory Receptors, Sense of Smell, Smelly Facts from Divina @ Fragrance Bouquet