John E. Amoore (1930–1998) was a British biochemist who first proposed the
stereochemical theory for
olfaction
The sense of smell, or olfaction, is the special sense through which smells (or odors) are perceived. The sense of smell has many functions, including detecting desirable foods, hazards, and pheromones, and plays a role in taste.
In humans, it ...
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Bibliography
*''Molecular Basis of Odor'' John E. Amoore, Published 1970, ''Thomas''
*''How Smells Shape Up'' John E. Amoore, Published 1977, ''American Chemical Society''
References
British biochemists
1930 births
1998 deaths
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