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By studying mammalian olfactory neurons and odorant receptors, Richard Axel is pioneering studies on the molecular biology of sensory perception. Thomas Jessell studies the molecular mechanisms for development of the vertebrate nervous system. Through studies of Aplysia and mutant mice, Eric Kandel is elucidating the genes and molecular circuits that control learning and memory. Arthur Karlin is determining the mechanisms for signal recognition, gating, conductance and selectivity in neurotransmitter receptors. Oliver Hobert studies the molecular basis of neural circuit generation and behavioral patterns in C. elegans. Lab Web Sites Oliver Hobert Thomas Jessell