Migraine influences sensory function, specifically when it comes to tactile perception.
Researchers report the PIEZO1 gene may be responsible for tactile allodynia, a reaction to injury that makes normal touch feel painful.
Researchers look at how sensory organs in the skin work, The findings may help solve certain sensory pain disorders.
Researchers have identified a subset of neurons which mediate tactile allodynia, a touch evoked pain condition that is resistant to conventional pain medications.