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Study sheds light on role of fingerprints in sense of touch – The Guardian
Scientists looking at why human fingertips are so sensitive have found the culprit hiding in our prints
ScienceScientists looking at why human fingertips are so sensitive have found the culprit hiding in our prints
Whether it is feeling the coarse texture of a pair of jeans, the gnarled bark of a tree or the smooth skin of a lover, our sense of touch is a crucial aspect of how we interact with the world around us.
Now scientists say they have shed new light on why human fingertips are so sensitive, revealing that the culprit hides in our fingerprints.
It was already known that tiny receptors sensitive…
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