A sodium channel known for its role in the perception of pain also seems to be necessary for olfaction. The multiple roles of this channel and the diverse effects of its mutations raise intriguing questions. See Article p.186
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Waxman, S. Channelopathies have many faces. Nature 472, 173–174 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1038/472173a
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