Do we all have the same skin sensitivity?

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists

English - May 19, 2020 02:05 - 3 minutes - 3.2 MB - ★★★★ - 1 rating
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Matt got in touch with this question: "Do all humans have the same number of nerve endings in their skin, and if so, do those of us who are bigger, either taller or fatter, have reduced sensitivity in a given area of skin?" Eva Higginbotham spoke with Professor Francis McGlone from Liverpool John Moores University to feel out the answer... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists