Beccy holds a PhD in Biological Science, a Master’s in Molecular Biology of Parasites and Disease Vectors, and a Bachelor’s in Human Biology and Forensic Science. Beccy holds a PhD in Biological ...

"Tickling the rat" has got to be a euphemism for something. But it's also a way of studying the neurobiology of depression. At least that's what Wöhr et al say in a new paper. They started from the ...

Tickle a rat and it will jump for joy, gleefully squeak and beg for more. In addition to describing these delightful reactions to a tickling hand, a new study identifies nerve cells in the brain that ...

Need a good laugh? The feeling is pretty universal, according to researchers who tickled rats for the sake of science. When the animals received a 10-second tickle from a gloved hand, they responded ...

Similar to licking your elbow or sneezing while keeping your eyes open, you're not supposed to be able to tickle yourself. While some of you are busy looking for a feather to test this theory out, ...

Understanding the Phenomenon of Tickling Tickling is an intriguing sensation that operates beyond our control. It’s ...

It's darn near impossible to tickle yourself. Kids know this. Adults who act like kids know this. And so do the creators of certain Sesame Street toys that tend to inspire fist-fights between ...

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When filmmaker David Farrier came across an ad from Jane O’Brien Media calling for young male fitness models to be restrained and tickled on camera, he felt compelled to find out what on Earth was ...

Need a good laugh? The feeling is pretty universal, according to researchers who tickled rats for the sake of science. When the animals received a 10-second tickle from a gloved hand, they responded ...

Similar to licking your elbow or sneezing while keeping your eyes open, you're not supposed to be able to tickle yourself. While some of you are busy looking for a feather to test this theory out, ...