Recently had this post forwarded to me by a colleague. This article really illustrates how diverse our sensory system is, and how diverse it's connections are into our brains.
C-tactile fibers appear to only respond to gentle touch, and have a greater emotional connectivity. This is being explored with regards to our social bonding behaviours, in our development/infancy right up to adult life.
http://the-scientist.com/2012/09/01/pleasant-to-the-touch/
C-tactile fibers appear to only respond to gentle touch, and have a greater emotional connectivity. This is being explored with regards to our social bonding behaviours, in our development/infancy right up to adult life.
http://the-scientist.com/2012/09/01/pleasant-to-the-touch/
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