Receptor neurons may not encode sensory information in an efficient manner. A new paper supports the idea that the brain achieves optimal encoding downstream of sensory transduction through additional processing.
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Abbott, L., Luo, S. A step toward optimal coding in olfaction. Nat Neurosci 10, 1342–1343 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1038/nn1107-1342
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