Study suggests an ‘odor sensor’ may explain male and female differences in blood pressure

Using data from both mice and humans, a research team has found that a cell surface protein that senses odors and chemicals may be responsible for — and help explain — male/female differences in mammalian blood pressure.

​Using data from both mice and humans, a research team has found that a cell surface protein that senses odors and chemicals may be responsible for — and help explain — male/female differences in mammalian blood pressure. Using data from both mice and humans, a research team has found that a cell surface protein that senses odors and chemicals may be responsible for — and help explain — male/female differences in mammalian blood pressure.