touch perception

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·November 25, 2019

Approaching the perception of touch in the brain

Parts of the prefrontal cortex and posterior parietal lobe, in addition to the somatosensory cortex, play critical roles in touch perception. Read More

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Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·August 6, 2019

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

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Autism Featured Neuroscience

·June 28, 2019

Exploring perceptions of touch in people with autism

Researchers explore how touch perception differs in those on the autism spectrum. Read More

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·May 29, 2018

Cross Talk Between Neurons that Control Touch Identified: Mouse Study

Researchers have successfully mapped brain networks that are responsible for perception and movements linked to touch. The findings may provide new insights into the connection between movement and touch. Read More

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles Robotics

·September 13, 2017

Artificial Skin Gives Robotic Hand a Sense of Touch

Newly designed electronic skin allows a robotic hand to sense differences in temperature between hot and cold. Additionally, the skin can interpret computer signals to help the hand reproduce sign language, researchers report. Read More

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·September 5, 2017

How Music Alters Our Perception of Touch

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