Medical Center Researcher Explores What Happens When We Touch

Touch may be the hardest of the senses to study, because the skin has so many jobs to do. It parses hot from cold, contends with itches, detects pain. A mother’s touch stimulates brain development in babies, and a friendly hug can induce social bonding or even help a sports team play better.

Some four million touch receptors cover the human body, with the skin also serving as a protective barrier from germs as well as keeping water in and the body hydrated. Read the full article