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Ss who were exposed to diffuse, homogeneous illumination for a week showed an increase in tactual acuity and in sensitivity to heat and pain. This cutaneous supersensitivity, however, was not as pronounced as that occurring after a week of darkness.
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This research was supported by the Defence Research Board, Canada (No. 9425-08) and by the National Research Council, Canada (APT-106). The authors wish to express their appreciation to Miss C. Chapman and Mr. P. Duda for experimental assistance.
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Zubek, J.P., Flye, J. & Willows, D. Changes in cutaneous sensitivity after prolonged exposure to unpatterned light. Psychon Sci 1, 283–284 (1964). https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03342913
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