Researchers at Yale University gain insights into the mechanics of touch by studying the sensitive skin on ducks' bills

Researchers discover the rich neural activity behind the sensation of touch

Researchers are the first to create sensory interneurons from stem cells

New material mimics the way a human finger experiences tension and compression as it slides along a surface or distinguishes among different textures

Researchers have integrated power-generating photovoltaic cells into their electronic skin for the first time

The sensor uses a highly conductive gel sandwiched between layers of silicone that can detect different types of touch

Work could lead to new ways to address chronic pain and other conditions where the sense of touch goes haywire

Robots and prosthetics are becoming ever more human-like, but the electronic skins designed to enhance their usefulness don't yet have the full range of tactile senses that we have

Knowledge about this protein, called Piezo 1, could be relevant for designing better pain medications and exploring future therapies for blood disorders, hypertension, and more

Research brings us closer to creating prosethic limbs that recreate a sense of touch