Aβ-CT affective touch: Touch pleasantness ratings for gentle stroking and deep pressure exhibit dependence on A-fibers
Laura K. Case, Nicholas Madian, Micaela V. McCall, Megan L Bradson, Jaquette Liljencrantz, Benjamin I. Goldstein, Vincent J. Alasha, Marisa S. Zimmerman
The paper shows that A-fiber function is critical for perceiving the pleasantness of gentle stroking and deep pressure in humans.
eNeuro · May 1, 2023Peer-reviewedNeuroscience