The social behaviour of many animals relies on their ability to use odour cues to distinguish among individuals. Studies of mice highlight the importance of urinary proteins in this complex signalling system.
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Brennan, P. How mice make their mark. Nature 414, 590–591 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1038/414590a
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