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5 summaries matching “dog” in Sensory Biology
Pseudogenization of a sweet-receptor gene accounts for cats' indifference to sugar
PaperThis landmark genetic study explained the long-noted fact that cats show little interest in sweet foods. The researchers found that cats carry a defective, non-functional version of Tas1r2, one of the…
Xia Li, Weihua Li, Hong Wang, et al. · PLoS Genetics · 2005
Research overview: comparing feline and canine olfactory gene counts
OverviewDogs are famed for their sense of smell, and comparing them with cats puts feline olfaction in perspective. This overview surveys estimates that cats possess a large but somewhat smaller repertoire of…
Research overview: the feline olfactory epithelium and receptor genes
OverviewSmell is a major sense for cats, supported by an olfactory epithelium lined with sensory neurons expressing a large family of odorant receptor genes. This overview surveys what is known about the feli…
Research overview: the opioid reward system in the catnip response
OverviewResearch into why cats find silver vine and catnip rewarding has pointed to the involvement of the body's opioid system. This overview surveys evidence that the rubbing and rolling response engages en…
Research overview: the upper frequency limit of feline hearing
OverviewAmong terrestrial mammals, cats have one of the highest upper hearing limits, extending well into the ultrasonic range. This overview surveys audiogram data placing the feline ceiling far above the ro…