Food textures affect perceptions of healthiness
The texture of certain foods may impact how healthy people believe they are. Foods that have less explicitly textured surfaces are perceived to be tastier, but not healthier. ... Read More...
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How we perceive vibrations through touch
Regardless of receptor types, spiking patterns determine vibrotactile frequency perception. The findings challenge existing theories about how Pacinian receptor channels work together in response to vibrotactile stimulation. ... Read More...
Exploring perceptions of touch in people with autism
Researchers explore how touch perception differs in those on the autism spectrum.... Read More...
How Our Brains Distinguish Between Self Touch and the Touch of Others
A new neuroimaging study reveals brain activity is reduced when we experience self touch, as opposed to the touch of another person. The findings shed light on how the brain is able to distinguish between tactile sensations generated by the touch of another and personal touch.... Read More...