The man who lost his sense of touch - Antonio Cataldo
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We don’t often think of touch as being a vital part of movement, but touch is one part of a network that oversees all the sensations arising from the surface and interior of our bodies. Touch, pain, temperature, and our spatial awareness are regulated by this system. So, how exactly do our brains process these sensations? And what happens when something goes wrong? Antonio Cataldo investigates.
Although being often underrated, the sense of touch is responsible for many vital functions. What are some of the most serious issues that can arise after damage to the somatosensory system?
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