The brain reorganizes its sensory maps in the absence of tactile stimuli (IMAGE)

Universidad Miguel Hernandez de Elche

The brain reorganizes its sensory maps in the absence of tactile stimuli

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A sensory map representing how the brain of a mouse embryo organizes facial sensations before birth. The colors indicate responses to stimuli in different areas of the snout. Aníbal-Martínez, M., et al. Nature Communications (2025)

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Lopez-Bendito Lab. Instituto de Neurociencias UMH CSIC.

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