A Map for the Sense of Smell

Evolution has structured flies with an energy-efficient olfactory system The distinctive smell of a flower.. the unmistakable aroma of coffee.. the dangers linked with inhaling smoke fumes. Sensory systems have evolved to provide us with immediate, finely tuned information about the world around us, whether they are color processed through our visual system or certain pitches interpreted through our hearing. This barrage of information is processed by our sensory systems. Scientists have uncovered maps that depict how sensory neurons are arranged based on their function to effectively process such information.
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