Ardem Patapoutian and Ruhma Syeda (IMAGE) Scripps Research Institute Caption Professor Ardem Patapoutian (left) and Professional Scientific Collaborator Ruhma Syeda led the study at The Scripps Research Institute. Credit The Scripps Research Institute (Photo by Madeline McCurry-Schmidt.) Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.