1Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA.
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This study used magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to identify brain regions activated by fingertip stimulation with a textured surface. Findings pinpointed specific areas in the human somatosensory cortex involved in processing tactile information.
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