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Precise tactile localisation of hair stimulation in humans.
Matthew R Longo, Cleo Sakka
Published: 202610.1016/j.cortex.2025.11.002
Abstract
Hair is a salient feature of the bodies of humans and other mammals, which serves a variety of functions, including sensation. The sensory functions of hairs in humans, however, remain poorly understood. This study measured the ability to perceive th…
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