Posts Tagged ‘touch’
‘Touchy’ robot arm reaches past clutter
GEORGIA TECH (US) — Thanks to a robot with a flexible arm covered with tactile sensors, a man with quadriplegia was able to pull a blanket over himself and grab a cloth to wipe his face. Continue…
Tuesday, April 30, 2013 11:10 - 1 Comment
Health & Medicine - Feb 13, 2013 14:58 - 0 Comments
Turning off neurons makes cold-proof mice
USC (US) — Neuroscientists have selectively shut off the ability to sense cold in mice while leaving them the ability to sense heat and touch—a feat that could lead to better pain drugs for people. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 19, 2012 12:50 - 3 Comments
Fish toxin makes nerves ‘burn’ from cold
U. QUEENSLAND (AUS) — A type of food poisoning caused by eating reef fish causes severe pain in response to cold. It has no cure, but scientists have identified the nerves involved. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 3, 2012 13:57 - 2 Comments
Brain’s ‘pain map’ pinpoints where it hurts
UCL (UK) — Scientists have unlocked details of the brain’s “pain map” for the hand, and say the findings may shed light on the processes at work in chronic pain. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Nov 12, 2012 16:40 - 0 Comments
Ahh: Reflexology eases cancer symptoms
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — A type of foot massage practiced since the age of the pharaohs can help cancer patients manage their symptoms and perform daily tasks. (more…)
Science & Technology - Nov 12, 2012 14:13 - 1 Comment
Self-healing plastic ‘skin’ feels touch
STANFORD (US) — A new type of synthetic “skin” is the first material that can both sense subtle pressure and heal itself when torn or cut. (more…)
Science & Technology - Nov 9, 2012 11:38 - 0 Comments
Alligator faces are super touchy-feely
VANDERBILT (US) — Mysterious spots on crocodiles and alligators make their tough skin even more sensitive to pressure and vibration than human fingertips, a new study shows. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Aug 10, 2012 10:47 - 0 Comments
Repeat massages offer lasting health boost
EMORY (US) — Repeated massage therapy offers lasting benefits that add up over time, a new study shows. (more…)
Top Stories - Jun 5, 2012 11:02 - 1 Comment
Why some touches make our skin crawl
CALTECH (US) — From affectionate handholding to unwelcome touches, our brains process physical contact according to its emotional context, researchers say. (more…)
Science & Technology - May 8, 2012 9:53 - 0 Comments
Touch tech makes almost any object ‘smart’
CARNEGIE MELLON (US) — Scientists have developed new technology that could eventually make a doorknob that knows whether to lock or unlock, admit a guest, or leave a message. (more…)
Society & Culture - Jan 25, 2012 11:44 - 0 Comments
For science’s sake, touch the art
JOHNS HOPKINS (US) — Visitors to a new exhibition get to break the cardinal rule of museum-going: Please don’t touch. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 12, 2011 10:40 - 0 Comments
Mom’s touch may lower drug cravings
DUKE (US) — An attentive, nurturing mother may be able to help her children better resist the temptations of drug use later in life, according to a study with rats. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jun 25, 2010 13:55 - 6 Comments
Mind-body connection is a touchy subject
YALE (US)—Through textures, shapes, weights, and temperatures, the sense of touch influences both thoughts and behavior, new research finds. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Feb 12, 2010 11:09 - 2 Comments
Why people with autism avoid hugs
NORTHWESTERN (US)—People with fragile X syndrome, a genetic defect that is the best-known cause of autism and inherited mental retardation, may shun physical touch because of delayed development of the sensory cortex, the part of the brain that responds to touch. (more…)
