New research shows that humans distinguish the difference between fine textures, such as silk or satin, through vibrations, which are picked up by two separate sets of nerve receptors in the skin and ...

In a bid to understand why mosquitoes may be more attracted to one human than another, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say they have mapped specialized receptors on the insects' nerve cells that ...

A comprehensive review published in the Journal of Dermatologic Science and Cosmetic Technology delves into the intricate ...

A team of Stanford University engineers has created a soft electronic skin that senses external stimulus, and shares it to the brain instead of talking to an electronic device. Stretchable electronics ...

Working with mice, researchers report they have found previously known skin itch receptors in the airways that appear to contribute to bronchoconstriction and airway hypersensitivity, hallmarks of ...

Ten years ago, three research teams published a breakthrough — the first description of the molecular mechanism for transduction in fingertip sensory Merkel cells that can transduce gentle touch, a ...

There are two types of thermoreceptors: cold and hot. Scientists say cold receptors start picking up sensations when the skin temperature drops below 95 degrees, but are most stimulated when the skin ...

On most mornings, Jeremy D. Brown eats an avocado. But first, he gives it a little squeeze. A ripe avocado will yield to that pressure, but not too much. Brown also gauges the fruit’s weight in his ...

When looking for new ways to treat chronic pain, researchers and doctors want to find drugs that have fewer side effects than opioids do. In particular, they’re searching for agents with less ...

Nobody likes to feel pain, but it’s something every person will experience at some point in their life. But why is that? I am a neuroscientist, and my job is to research why and how people feel pain ...

With how saturated the beauty industry has become, it's no longer enough for products to garner results. To win over beauty lovers, brands are banking on customers feeling something — transforming a ...