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somatosensory cortex

This shows the motor and sensory areas of the brain

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·April 11, 2019·3 min read

New role for sensory signals in the brain

Optogenetic stimulation causes signals in the sensory cortex to halt actions during a behavioral task, while altering signals in the motor cortex to cause mice to act more impulsively.

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·March 20, 2019·4 min read

How our body ‘listens’ to vibrations

Neurons in the somatosensory cortex encode vibration frequency in a similar manner to the way in which sound pitch is encoded in the auditory cortex.

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·February 19, 2019·5 min read

Unexpected Place for Learning and Memory in the Brain

A new study reveals the somatosensory cortex plays a complex role in memory and reward learning.

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·February 8, 2019·5 min read

How the Brain Responds to Texture

A new study reports neurons in the somatosensory cortex respond differently to various features of a surface, creating a high dimensional representation of texture in the brain. The findings could help develop neuroprosthetics capable of identifying textures in greater detail.

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·January 28, 2019·4 min read

Sleep Loss Heightens Pain Sensitivity and Dulls Brain’s Painkilling Response

Researchers report sleep deprivation intensifies and prolongs pain.

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·November 9, 2018·6 min read

Stimulating the Brain to Treat Chronic Pain

A new study reports transcranial alternating current stimulation could help treat chronic back pain. Researchers report tACs enhances alpha oscillations in the somatosensory cortex, reducing pain significantly.

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·October 26, 2018·4 min read

How LSD Changes Perception

Researchers report LSD triggers a reduction in functional connection between areas of the brain that govern cognitive processes, while increasing connectivity in brain networks associated with sensory functions.

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·July 12, 2018·5 min read

Sci-Fi Fans Enthusiastic For Digitizing the Brain

Researchers report science fiction fans are positive about the potential to upload consciousness, neurotech and digitizing the brain.

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·July 9, 2018·5 min read

Pucker Up Baby! Lips Take Center Stage in Infants’ Brains

At 60 days old, the infant brain shows greater neurological activity associated with the lips than any other part of the body, a new study reveals.

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·May 25, 2018·3 min read

The Neuroscience of Prosocial Behavior

A new study reveals the role the somatosensory cortex plays in prosocial behavior.

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·April 28, 2018·3 min read

Brain Structure Linked to Symptoms of Restless Leg Syndrome

A new study implicates structural changes in the somatosensory cortex as a cause of restless leg syndrome.

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·January 18, 2018·6 min read

How Babies’ Brains Process Touch Builds Foundations for Learning

University of Washington researchers report activity in the somatosensory cortex for both felt and observed touch demonstrates 7 month old babies can make a basic connection between self and others.