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Tapered whiskers are required for active tactile sensation

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Piezo1 and Piezo2 Are Essential Components of Distinct Mechanically Activated Cation Channels

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A robust and high-throughput Cre reporting and characterization system for the whole mouse brain

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Biomechanics of the Vibrissa Motor Plant in Rat: Rhythmic Whisking Consists of Triphasic Neuromuscular Activity

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