How tickling rats is revealing hidden mysteries of the brain
More than sensory information and motor commands; there’s an area of the brain also related to play.
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More than sensory information and motor commands; there’s an area of the brain also related to play.
Cells in a brain region called the periaqueductal gray are activated by chasing and tickling, a study finds. Blocking their activity reduces play in rats.
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Whiskers on an elephant's trunk may help it feel and balance objects: A comprehensive series of articles on this topic
Scientists say their research is the first detailed study of elephant whisker anatomy.