Follicle Architecture and Innervation of Functionally Distinct Rat Vibrissae

    July 2025 in “ Communications Biology ”
    Ben Gerhardt, Tobias Rodde, Jette Alfken, Jakob Reichmann, Tim Salditt, Michael Brecht
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    Studysummary In this study, researchers used synchrotron X-ray imaging to examine rat vibrissa follicles, finding that despite variations in vibrissa length and follicle size, certain sensory structures remain consistent, suggesting specialized roles in sensory processing depending on the vibrissa type.
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