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Researchers pinpoint a gene marker for neurons sensitive to gentle touch such as grooming.
Testing for Whisker Sense
A subject participates in an experiment devised by Weizmann Institute of Science researcher Ehud Ahissar to probe the neurological mechanics of tactile sensations.
| February 1, 2013
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