The rdgB gene of Drosophila: a link between vision and olfaction.

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The rdgB gene of Drosophila: a link between vision and olfaction.

Journal of neurogenetics - 1 Feb 1992

Woodard C, Alcorta E, Carlson J

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ota1 (ota = olfactory trap abnormal), an X-linked mutation of Drosophila isolated by virtue of abnormal olfactory behavior, is shown to be an allele of rdgB (retinal degeneration B), a gene required for normal visual system physiology. rdgB function is shown to be necessary for olfactory response...

Topics

Alleles
Animals
Drosophila Proteins
Drosophila melanogaster
Eye Proteins
Female
Genes
Kinetics
Larva
Male
Membrane Proteins
Smell
Vision, Ocular

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