Browsing Tag
Sensory systems
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This fish’s legs are made for walking — and tasting the seafloor
A northern sea robin (Prionotus carolinus) scurries across the sand on its six legs, which it also uses…
Sex organs sense vibrations through specialized touch neurons
Nature, Published online: 19 June 2024; doi:10.1038/d41586-024-01645-w A little-studied sensory structure called the Krause corpuscle is responsible for…
Sensory secrets of penis and clitoris unlocked after more than 150 years
Specific nerve cells on the penis and clitoris detect vibrations and then become activated, causing sexual behaviours such…
AI networks reveal how flies find a mate
Nature, Published online: 22 May 2024; doi:10.1038/d41586-024-01320-0 Artificial neural networks that model the visual system of a male…
the neuroscience behind working memory
Download the Nature Podcast 17 April 2024 In this episode: 00:46 Mysterious methane emission from a cool brown…
Bitter taste receptors are even older than scientists thought
The receptors that allow people to perceive the bitter taste of drinks such as hoppy beer and coffee…
Moisture-wicking device keeps wearable-tech dry
Wearable electronics have a sweat problem. Most electronic materials aren’t permeable, and if a device isn’t breathable, sweat…
How a light touch registers on the skin
Researchers have identified a protein involved in sensing light touch in mice and in human neurons1. Access options…