Daniel Lundqvist
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Daniel Lundqvist is a leading researcher in cognitive neuroscience, specializing in the neural mechanisms of somatosensation and social touch. His work focuses on how the brain processes gentle, affective touch—a fundamental component of human bonding and communication. Using magnetoencephalography (MEG), Lundqvist has mapped the spatio-temporal dynamics of brain activity during tactile stimulation, revealing how low-threshold mechanoreceptive afferents, including C-tactile (CT) fibers in hairy skin, transmit signals of positive social touch to cortical regions. His 2019 paper on the "Spatio-temporal profile of brain activity during gentle touch" (35 citations) is a key contribution, demonstrating the precise timing and localization of touch-evoked responses in the somatosensory and insular cortices. This work has advanced understanding of how the brain distinguishes between discriminative and affective touch, with implications for social neuroscience and clinical conditions like autism. Lundqvist’s research bridges sensory physiology and social cognition, offering insights into the neural basis of interpersonal connection. His findings are widely cited in studies of tactile perception, emotion, and neurodevelopmental disorders.
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