Colorful Merkel Cell (IMAGE) Columbia University Irving Medical Center Caption Merkel cells (pink) and neurons (blue) -- located just underneath the surface of the skin -- create our ability to feel fine details and textures. Credit Kara Marshall/ Lab of Ellen Lumpkin, Ph.D., Columbia University Medical Center Usage Restrictions May only be used within the context of this news. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.