By adding one more layer of atoms to already infinitesimally small semiconductors, a next-level generation of electrical devices becomes possible. This work to build better and faster electronics is well underway, but little was known about how to test the ingredients of these devices to ensure performance. Now, researchers from the Nagoya Institute of Technology […]
Two-Photon Imaging of Meissner’s Corpuscle Mechanoreceptors in Living Tissue
When a fingertip explores the surface of a material, mechanoreceptors called Meissner’s corpuscles (MCs) near the surface of the skin mainly respond to low-frequency vibration stimuli such as fluttering or slipping on the skin. Thus they are responsible for sensitivity to light touch. Researchers at the Nagoya Institute of Technology (NITech) and Nagoya University (NU) […]