In many mammalian species, the accessory olfactory system plays a central role in guiding
behavioral and physiological responses to social and reproductive interactions. Because of …

Male house mice excrete large amounts of protein in their urinary scent marks, mainly
composed of Major Urinary Proteins (MUPs), and these lipocalins function as pheromones …

Saliva has become an attractive body fluid for on-site, remote, and real-time monitoring of
oral and systemic health. At the same time, the scientific community needs a saliva-centered …

Communication between individuals is critical for species survival, reproduction, and
expansion. Most terrestrial species, with the exception of humans who predominantly use …

Lipocalins (LCNs) are members of a family of evolutionarily conserved genes present in all
kingdoms of life. There are 19 LCN-like genes in the human genome, and 45 Lcn-like genes …

Major evolutionary transitions were always accompanied by genetic remodelling of
phenotypic traits. For example, the vertebrate transition from water to land was accompanied …

The lacrimal gland (LG) secretes aqueous tears. Previous studies have provided insights
into the cell lineage relationships during tissue morphogenesis. However, little is known …

Within the mammalian olfactory sensory epithelium, experience-dependent changes in the
rate of neuronal turnover can alter the relative abundance of neurons expressing specific …

Simple Summary Among all taxa, messages transmitted via chemical signals are the oldest
and most universal. For Asian and African elephants, odors convey information between …

Female house mice produce pheromone-carrying major urinary proteins (MUPs) in a cycling
manner, thus reaching the maximum urinary production just before ovulation. This is thought …