How the Sixth Sense Really Works: New Study Unveils Secrets of Proprioception & Movement

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Proprioception, the "sixth sense", silently guides every movement you make. It helps you walk, maintain balance, and even pick up a pen without thinking about it. But how exactly does this remarkable system work?

In a groundbreaking new study, scientists have uncovered the genetic and molecular secrets behind proprioception, revealing how sensory neurons in your muscles and joints communicate with the brain to coordinate movement and posture. Using advanced techniques like single-cell RNA sequencing, the researchers are unveiling how ephrins, a family of proteins, guide nerve fibers to their target muscles—ensuring that we can move smoothly and efficiently.

This discovery could lead to major breakthroughs in treating spinal cord injuries, neuroprosthetics, and skeletal disorders like scoliosis. 🌐

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