A new study reports some people with schizophrenia could have visual and tactile processing deficits. Read More
Researchers identify neurons that help us sense touch and motion. Read More
The sexier we perceive the piece of music we are listening to, the more sensual we believe the touch of another, or a robot, to be, a new study reports. Researchers note we perceive touch differently depending on the music we are listening to. Read More
A new brain imaging study reveals how the midbrain and striatum, two key areas of the dopamine system, become more active when a person updates their beliefs about the world around them. Read More
Perception is founded on Bayesian principles, even though the brain's execution of strategies appears to be imperfect. Researchers say the view perception is an imperfect Bayesian inference can provide a middle ground between traditional and anti-Bayesian models. Read More
A new study reports the oral perception of coldness and carbonation can help to reduce thirst. Read More
A new study reports pregnant flies favor nutrition that is rich in polyamines and increase their reproductive success in this way. Read More
Researcher map brain activity associated with out of body illusions. Read More
A new study reports it is easier to learn vocabulary if the brain can link the word with different sensory perceptions. Read More
In a groundbreaking study, researchers use engineered tissue derived from human stem cells to treat rats with paraplegia following spinal cord injury. The transplanted cells allowed the rats to regain sensory perception, improve mobility and helped with spinal cord healing. Read More
UCLA researchers have successfully transformed human stem cells into sensory interneurons. Read More
According to a new study, exploring objects through touch can generate detailed, lasting memories of the object, even when people don't intend to memorize the details of the object. Read More
