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neuroscience1 year ago

"The Science of Cold: Understanding the Brain's Perception of Cooling Sensation"

A study explores how the brain perceives cooling sensations, particularly when consuming cold foods like mint cookies, by focusing on TRPM8 receptors in the mouth. Removing these receptors in mice blurs the distinction between cool and warm sensations, impacting temperature preferences. The research sheds light on temperature perception's impact on taste and dietary choices, offering insights into sensory processing and potential health implications.

via Neuroscience News|
#brain-perception#neuroscience#neuroscience-research
science1 year ago

"The Science of Human Wetness Perception"

Humans don't have specific sensors for detecting wetness, but rely on a combination of other sensory inputs such as touch, temperature, and visual cues to perceive it. The somatosensory system processes tactile information from the skin, and humans use temperature changes and visual stimuli to identify liquids. Research has shown that humans may associate the sensation of coolness with the presence of wetness, and this has implications for areas such as clothing design and prosthetics.

via Livescience.com|
#human-senses#research#science
health2 years ago

Revolutionary Bionic Technology Allows Amputees to Feel Human Touch and Temperature Sensations

Scientists have discovered that amputees can feel temperature changes in their phantom limb, which could help create better prosthetics that include thermal sensation. The team developed a new piece of equipment they call the MiniTouch, which is a portable device that allows amputees to detect temperature through their prosthetic limb. A prosthetic that detects temperature can create a more natural feeling of embodiment. The MiniTouch could help return a sense of embodiment to those who use prosthetics after losing a limb.

via Inverse|
#embodiment#health#minitouch