Scientists identify the neural basis of pleasant touch sensation - News-Medical.Net

Studying mice, scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified a neural circuit and a neuropeptide -; a chemical messenger that carries signals between nerve cells -; that transmit the sensation known as pleasant touch from…

Studying mice, scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified a neural circuit and a neuropeptide -; a chemical messenger that carries signals between nerve cells… [+5010 chars]

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