Somatosensation Archives - Knowing Neurons

Not just skin deep: Neurons detect pleasurable touch

February 18, 2013March 5, 2017 Anita C fibers, Conditioned place preference, David J. Anderson, Genetic identification of C fibres that detect massage-like stroking of hairy skin in vivo., Insular cortex, Massage, Nature, Somatosensation, Sophia Vrontou, Tactile fibers, Touch

What separates us from our physical environment is our skin. From the minute we wake up, we use our somatosensation to start our tangible interaction with the world. Is the… Read more