Pair of Studies Uncover Surprising New Roles for Spinal Cord and Brainstem in Touch

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Pair of studies uncover surprising new roles for spinal cord and brainstem in touch

The sense of touch is essential to almost everything we do, from routine tasks at home to navigating unfamiliar terrains that may conceal dangers. Scientists have long been interested in understanding exactly how the touch information we obtain with our hands and other parts of the body makes its way to the brain to create the sensations we feel.