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Researchers put a finger on why men and women feel touch differently

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University of Virginia engineer Gregory J. Gerling's research shows women are better than men at touch discrimination.

Gerling is an expert in the science of touch technology known as haptics.

He says softer skin resulted in greater rates of change in surface contact with objects.

The insight could be useful as engineers develop softer sensor materials for wearable technology.

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semi-formal

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English

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66

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