10:21Nerve endings responsible for sexual sensation, known as Kraus corpuscles, have been a mysterious topic in neuroscience. These nerve endings are found in the genitals and are thought to play a significant role in sexual pleasure.
11:49Recent research has provided new insights into the function of Kraus corpuscles. Scientists have been able to record, activate, and inactivate these nerve endings in mice, revealing that they are mechanical sensors.
12:46By expressing an artificial protein in the Kraus corpuscles of male mice and shining blue light, researchers were able to induce erections in the mice. This demonstrates the direct role of these nerve endings in sexual arousal and function.
