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A Genetic Basis for Mechanosensory Traits in Humans

Figure 8

Touch sensitivity in a cohort of Braille reading blind people.

The vibration detection threshold was not different in comparison to a control cohort, but the tactile acuity was significantly higher in the blind cohort. *** p<0.001; t test.

doi: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.1001318.g008