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How Sound and Vibration Converge in the Brain to Enhance Sensory Experience

Study in mice reveals high-frequency mechanical vibrations detected by nerve endings on the skin are processed in a brain region deemed to be involved primarily in sound perception. Neurons in this brain region respond more strongly to sound and mechanical vibrations combined than to either one alone, resulting in an enhanced sensory experience.

December 18, 2024


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