The pain from the prick of a needle and the pressure of it entering one's skin may actually be sensed by an organ recently discovered by scientists – not exposed nerves, as previously believed. The ...

Most people who’ve been jabbed by a needle know the drill: First the pierce, then the sharp, searing pain and an urge to pull away, or at least wince. While the exact circuitry behind this nearly ...

Scientists with the Bao Research Group at Stanford University have created a new electronic skin that can mimic the sense of touch. The "e-skin," as some refer to it, is detailed in a new study ...

Skin provides more than just a protective barrier for our inner bits—it’s also one of the nervous system’s most valuable tools for experiencing the outside world. People who have endured severe burns, ...

Schwann cells are octopus-like cells in the nervous system that wrap around nerve cells, jelly-roll fashion, to form a special insulating layer. These cells are known to protect neurons and aid in ...

Some day, robots will look so much like humans that distinguishing between them and us will be difficult. They will also have artificial skin that looks and functions like human skin and can sense the ...

Virtual reality’s ability to create artificial worlds has come a long way in recent years. Now new technology could make those worlds even more realistic by simulating one of the most crucial ways in ...