Researchers pinpoint a gene marker for neurons sensitive to gentle touch such as grooming.
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Scientists probe our sense of touch for a feedback loop between sensation and motion.
A subject participates in an experiment devised by Weizmann Institute of Science researcher Ehud Ahissar to probe the neurological mechanics of tactile sensations.
A hormone called jasmonate mediates plants' responses to touch and can boost defenses against pests.
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