A new study has suggested that that blind people have a better sense of touch than their sighted peers, more because of heavy reliance on their fingertips, than the brain compensating for vision loss.
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Blind people have a better sense of touch
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Obese children have less sensitive taste
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Researchers discover two mutations responsible for neurological condition
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Why some body organs are more susceptible to cell death than others
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New tool may help neurologists predict candidates for organ donation
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Girls have better sense of taste than boys
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Temporary changes in brain speed up learning
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Charles Dickens may have influenced attitude towards disabled
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Center For Sight is 'winning workplace'
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Poorer patients have more severe ischemic strokes
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17 to 24 year olds more likely to be distracted
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Neural learning appears to be independent of conscious visual processing
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Oranges may help reduce stroke risk
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People with 'bigger brains have more friends'
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Scientists use brain scans to delve into minds
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'Perceived differences' are dividing people:
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Ten pin bowling for visually impaired players