Touch Infographic: From Touch Receptors to the Brain

The body contains thousands of receptors and nerves which allow us to experience the sense of touch, also referred to as tactile perception. The somatosensory system allows organisms to perceive and decode a wide range of tactile stimuli to allow for the recognition of objects, ability to discern textures and provide feedback on sensory-motor systems. 

Novus Biologicals offers reagents mentioned in the infographic including:

• TRPV1 reagents
• TRPV2 reagents
• TRPV3 reagents
• TRPV4 reagents
• TRPA1 reagents
• TRPM8 reagents
• PIEZO1 reagents
• PIEZO2 reagents

Resources:

1. NCBI

2. Johns Hopkins University

3. Scripps

4. RCN

 Download the touch infographic.

By: Lisa Ikariyama & Amy Chamberlain-Torres; Design: Kim Mesman