The intricate dance of time and touch: Insights from the somatosensory cortex
Utilizing optogenetics, a technique enabling the modulation of neuronal activity through application of light to the cortex, the study established a connection between two seemingly distinct experiences—the “what” and the “how long” of a stimulus. Credit: Mathew Diamond The passage of time is sensed, perceived, and experienced, but—unlike for touch, vision, hearing, and olfaction—there exist …
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