stimulation

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Researchers from the laboratory of Roberta Gualdani at the University of Louvain in Brussels identified an unexpected role for a molecule known as TRPV4 in itch triggered by mechanical stimulation, such as scratching.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

So, there is a level of hesitancy," he said. "But to be honest, that level of hesitancy can be overcome through price stimulation.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

North America revenue fell 4% to $2.1 billion, amid lower stimulation activity on U.S. land and in the Gulf of Mexico.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

The study found that people who stayed more intellectually engaged throughout their lives developed Alzheimer's disease about five years later than those with the lowest levels of mental stimulation.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

A typical office worker was getting interrupted by various media stimulation every three minutes in 2004, according to research by Gloria Mark, a professor at the University of California at Irvine.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel