Large-scale forward genetics screening identifies Trpa1 as a chemosensor for predator odor-evoked innate fear behaviors
TMT is a chemical that evokes innate defensive behaviors yet the molecular mechanisms are not well understood. Here the authors perform a large-scale forward genetics screen in mice and identify Trpa1, a pungency/irritancy receptor, as a chemosensor for predator odor-evoked innate fear and defensive...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Publishing Group
2018-05-01
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Series: | Nature Communications |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-018-04324-3 |