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Sunday, June 8, 2014

ScienceDaily: Strange Science News

ScienceDaily: Strange Science News


Complex neural circuitry keeps you from biting your tongue

Posted: 03 Jun 2014 01:21 PM PDT

Chewing requires a complex interplay in which the tongue pushes food into the teeth and then darts back to avoid being bitten. Researchers have used a sophisticated tracing technique to map the brain circuitry in mice that keeps mealtime relatively painless. The study could lend insight into a variety of human behaviors, from nighttime teeth grinding to smiling or complex vocalizations.

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