Neuroscience·July 3, 2019Pain signaling in humans more rapid than previously knownPain signaling occurs much faster than previously believed. Researchers report thickly myelinated nerves contribute to pain processing speeds. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articlespain·October 10, 2018Gene That Makes Gentle Touch Feel Painful After Injury IdentifiedResearchers report the PIEZO1 gene may be responsible for tactile allodynia, a reaction to injury that makes normal touch feel painful. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 22, 2016“Sixth Sense” May Be More Than Just a FeelingResearchers believe the PIEZO2 gene may control specific aspects of human touch and proprioception. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·December 4, 2014Scientists Identify Principal Protein Sensor for TouchResearchers have identified a mechanoreceptor protein which mediates the sense of touch in mammals. Read More
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