This modulation is essential for maintaining normal somatosensory responses mediated by these sensory molecules. When ePLs are depleted, avoidance behaviors against mechanical stimulation and warmth ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Our skin endows us with a profoundly multifaceted sensory awareness unmatched in machines. Human touch conveys intricate patterns of pressure, thermal flow and subsurface textures ...

The cerebral cortex processes sensory information via a complex network of neural connections. How are these signals modulated to refine perception? A team from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) has ...