Researchers Catch Rats' Twitchy Whiskers in Action
McGovern Institute for Brain Research, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)High-speed movies by MIT neuroscientists reveal the first glimpse of rat whiskers in action, showing the micromovements underlying the rat's tactile perception, which is closely related to the human sense of touch. These patterns, which are larger and more complex than any previously observed, are key to a rat's perceptions and behavior.