As important as physical touch is for relationship well-being, new research suggests that feeling aligned may matter more ...

In a recent study published in Cell, researchers studied the social relevance of G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) Mrgprb4-lineage touch neurons in sexual touch and receptivity. The sensation of a ...

People get an emotional boost from being touched and talked to by robots, scientists have found. When it comes to providing reassurance, touch plays a major role for humans. Whether it's a squeeze of ...

A simple finger drag through sand does not seem like much, yet a new set of studies from researchers at Queen Mary University of London and University College London shows that this quiet motion ...

Affectionate touch and bodily contact create social connections and can reduce stress. In romantic couples, this positive effect has been linked to a mutual alignment of brain activity and heart ...

You may scarcely notice it, but much of what you do every day requires your brain to engage in perceptual learning. To safely cross an intersection or quickly retrieve something from your bag, you ...

A study led by researchers from the Nanyang Technological University Singapore has revealed that individuals are more likely to accept preventive health interventions suggested by AI with the ...