A team of researchers has discovered that the developing brain can reorganize its sensory maps when the sense of touch is affected. In a study published today in Nature Communications, the Development ...

A study shows that the developing brain adapts to early sensory loss by rewiring its sensory maps. Using a mouse model, ...

while the area associated with the upper lip whiskers, smaller, more numerous, and with secondary roles in tactile processing ...

You may scarcely notice it, but much of what you do every day requires your brain to engage in perceptual learning. To safely cross an intersection or ...

while the area associated with the upper lip whiskers, smaller, more numerous, and with secondary roles in tactile processing, expands to occupy its territory. This process occurs only if sensory ...

while the area associated with the upper lip whiskers, smaller, more numerous, and with secondary roles in tactile processing ...

while the area associated with the upper lip whiskers, smaller, more numerous, and with secondary roles in tactile processing, expands to occupy its territory. This process occurs only if sensory ...

Cats’ whiskers aren’t just for show; they’re highly sensitive tactile organs that act as a sophisticated measuring tool. Each whisker’s root is embedded with numerous nerves, making them incredibly ...

The world’s first typewriter goes to auction in Köln (Germany) on 22 March 2025. Just 35 Malling Hansen Writing Balls remain, ...

Foxes furthermore rely on tactile senses to find their next meal, particularly with their whiskers. They have long, stiff whiskers on their muzzles and forelegs known as vibrissae. This provides ...