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EPISODE · May 19, 2020 · 3 MIN

Do we all have the same skin sensitivity?

from Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists · host Dr Chris Smith

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

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