Uncovering the biomechanical processes underlying human touch and sensation is critical to understanding this essential human function

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U.S.DepartmentofHealth&HumanServices / NationalInstitutesofHealth

Uncovering the biomechanical processes underlying human touch and sensation is critical to understanding this essential human function and key to discovering potential new approaches to treating pain, a key National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) priority. NCCIHs research is contributing to a growing understanding of the mechanoreceptive ion channel PIEZO2 and itsessential role in discriminative touch in both mice and humans,in different parts of the body.

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