PLoS One November 2021 PMID 34288934

Water-immersion finger-wrinkling improves grip efficiency in handling wet objects.

Nick J Davis

Mentions

128
Peak: 46 in Sep 2021
across 4 sources since Nov 2020

Extended reach

714,386
potential audience

Total likes

11,474

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252,461

Mentions per month

Nov 2020 – Oct 2025

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  • YouTube2 videos

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions reflect a blend of curiosity and humor about the phenomenon of finger wrinkling, as evident in comments like, 'As a kid, I never thought of using this excuse with my parents when they wanted me out of the water,' which adds a light-hearted tone. Furthermore, other posts emphasize the practical utility of the research, referring to the wrinkling as 'rain treads' for improved grip on wet surfaces, showcasing both interest and insight in how this adaptation aids in everyday scenarios.

AgreementModerate agreement

A majority of discussions express support for the findings about finger wrinkling and its benefits.

InterestHigh interest

Participants show high curiosity regarding the topic, often linking to the publication for further reading.

EngagementModerate engagement

The discussions reflect a moderate level of engagement, with users referencing specific aspects of the study and related topics.

ImpactHigh impact

Many participants perceive the findings as having significant practical implications, particularly in understanding human physiology.

Abstract in brief

  • The study investigates the phenomenon of finger wrinkling that occurs when hands are immersed in water and its purpose.
  • It explores how wrinkled fingers help improve grip efficiency when handling wet objects by reducing the necessary grip force.
  • The findings suggest that finger wrinkling could have evolved as an adaptation to enhance grip in wet conditions, making it easier to manage slippery items.

Top posts

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Viviane (Scilabus)
@Scilabus · X

NOUVELLE VIDÉO : La peau fripée est-elle utile pour la vaisselle ? #OnAPerduScilabus #Scilabus https://t.co/vMdaCrbML9

Sep 14, 2021 · 136 likes · 24 shares · 32,708 followers View post →
Viviane (Scilabus)
@Scilabus · X

Allez zou, finalement j'ai fait le titre le plus simple qui soit https://t.co/vMdaCrbML9

Sep 16, 2021 · 65 likes · 8 shares · 32,708 followers View post →
Nick Davis
@n_j_davis · X

Why do your fingers go wrinkly in the bath? In this new paper in @PLOSONE I test the idea that the wrinkles act as "rain treads" to improve grip. I found that people grip a wet object more efficiently when their fingers are wrinkly (1/5) https://t.co/o0TkcW2TLN

Jul 21, 2021 · 57 likes · 22 shares · 3,872 followers View post →
Ishier Raote
@ishier_raote · X

Finally! Water-immersion finger-wrinkling improves grip efficiency in handling wet objects https://t.co/XPYb6TkDze

Nov 8, 2020 · 6 likes · 1,274 followers View post →
Nick Davis
@n_j_davis · X

I'm very pleased that this paper is now out. It's all open access, and the data are available too. Enjoy! (5/5) https://t.co/o0TkcW2TLN

Jul 21, 2021 · 4 likes · 1 share · 3,872 followers View post →
Café des sciences (fermé)
@cafe_sciences · X

La peau fripée : utile pour la vaisselle ? par Scilabus #PartageCDS https://t.co/gATZGSku1A

Sep 14, 2021 · 3 likes · 19,165 followers View post →

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Doc. Dr. Emrah Celtikci
@emrahceltikci · X

https://t.co/T8LGrnt2k1 Yazının linkini de buraya birakalim

Oct 22, 2025 · 2 likes · 5,225 followers View post →
Machine Gun Learning
@MarcoPaol0 · X

@Speranzakemuore @Rotelli_MD Davis, N. J. (2021). Water-immersion finger-wrinkling improves grip efficiency in handling wet objects. PLOS One, 16(7), e0253185.

Jul 15, 2025 · 6 followers View post →
Klaus Schellhorn
@neuroconn · X

RT @n_j_davis: Just spoke to Elliott Webb at @bbchw. A great question from a listener about why your fingers go wrinkly in the bath. My ide…

Sep 9, 2024 · 1 share · 1,221 followers View post →
Nick Davis
@n_j_davis · X

Just spoke to Elliott Webb at @bbchw. A great question from a listener about why your fingers go wrinkly in the bath. My ideas will be on the show tomorrow lunchtime, but adventurous listeners can read my scientific paper (for free) here: https://t.co/o0TkcW2TLN

Sep 9, 2024 · 2 likes · 1 share · 3,872 followers View post →
Gabie B Dominiq
@gabiebdominiq · X

Water-immersion finger-wrinkling improves grip efficiency in handling wet objects https://t.co/GfIb2qOhxf

Sep 6, 2023 · 1 like · 4,079 followers View post →
Nick Davis
@n_j_davis · X

My @PLOSONE article on this is here: https://t.co/o0TkcW2TLN

Jul 7, 2023 · 2 likes · 3,872 followers View post →
Nick Davis
@n_j_davis · X

@SchulzScience_ @RobynAnneGrant @BioinspBiomim Btw I did something similar in a primate model (H. sapiens). Wish I’d been able to cite yours! So fun :-) https://t.co/o0TkcW2TLN

Feb 9, 2023 · 2 likes · 3,872 followers View post →
WazyChill
@Louan28881195 · X

@SavoirDuMonde Yep… https://t.co/Cf4G8aMOdi

Sep 28, 2022 · 16 followers View post →
WazyChill
@Louan28881195 · X

@ExplicateurSDM @SavoirDuMonde Ou sinon, https://t.co/Cf4G8aMOdi

Sep 28, 2022 · 16 followers View post →
Nick Davis
@n_j_davis · X

I wrote a paper on this that appeared in @PLOSONE last year. Such a fun question! https://t.co/o0TkcW2TLN

Jun 21, 2022 · 1 like · 3,872 followers View post →
Café des sciences (fermé)
@cafe_sciences · X

La peau ne se fripe pas comme on le pensait ! par Scilabus #PartageCDS https://t.co/gATZGS2SD0

Jan 6, 2022 · 19,165 followers View post →
Taupo
@pierrekerner · X

[CaféDesSciences] La peau ne se fripe pas comme on le pensait ! https://t.co/3dwtWen4dL via @cafe_sciences https://t.co/oZGhtzT99J

Jan 6, 2022 · 10,106 followers View post →
Balec Aldwin
@SmartFury · X

@eni_kao @koztoujours https://t.co/ddjqAnonzP bonne video sur le sujet

Dec 13, 2021 · 117 followers View post →
yodaben
@yodaben · X

La peau ne se fripe pas comme on le pensait ! https://t.co/vwLpyHOfFs via @YouTube

Oct 14, 2021 · 7 followers View post →
Muséum d'Orléans
@MuseumOrleans · X

Pourquoi lorsqu’on passe du temps à faire notre vaisselle, nous finissons tous par avoir la peau des doigts fripée ? Cela limite-il notre capacité à attraper des objets ? Des questions passionnantes ! @Scilabus

Oct 10, 2021 · 1 like · 982 followers View post →
Julien Durillon
@juuduu · X

Pourquoi ça fripe quand c'est mouillé ? (It's complicated) https://t.co/dUpmL98nwy par @Scilabus

Sep 24, 2021 · 843 followers View post →
Aude Brianto-Escande
@audescande · X

Merci @Scilabus pour ce nouveau mot de vocabulaire tout à fait propice aux discussions mondaines ... Désectrolytemie ... Ou pas, en vrai je vais avoir du mal à le caser. Mais merci pour la vidéo ! https://t.co/fOjnOQkIwm https://t.co/BpcpeU3Oo6

Sep 19, 2021 · 1 like · 328 followers View post →
Cecile Braconnier
@braco001 · X

Fripés pour mieux attraper ? (c'est compliqué) https://t.co/HAMmbUqz1h via @YouTube

Sep 18, 2021 · 739 followers View post →
Julien Hernandez
@Barbusceptique · X

Fripés pour mieux attraper ? (c'est compliqué) par @Scilabus https://t.co/hxseIpUYdq Une vidéo modèle de vulgarisation scientifique. J’ai particulièrement apprécié l’échelle épistémique allant de prouvé à invention totale. Et tout le reste en fait.

Sep 18, 2021 · 2 likes · 5,988 followers View post →
Petit-pied
@petidino · X

Fripés pour mieux attraper ? Pourquoi les doigts frippent dans l'eau https://t.co/ZXZbtmTs37

Sep 17, 2021 · 88 followers View post →
Citoyen normal
@Citoyen_normal · X

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Sep 17, 2021 · 24 shares · 446 followers View post →
Apmic
@ap_mic · X

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Sep 16, 2021 · 8 shares · 103 followers View post →
asmoth
@asmoth360 · X

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Sep 16, 2021 · 8 shares · 441 followers View post →
L3 G33K
@L3G33K · X

Fripés pour mieux attraper ? (c'est compliqué) https://t.co/e1Yc2ofHwn par @Scilabus et un peu de @pierrekerner

Sep 16, 2021 · 3 likes · 10,114 followers View post →
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Sep 16, 2021 · 24 shares · 121 followers View post →
Djidane
@djidane535 · X

RT @Scilabus: Allez zou, finalement j'ai fait le titre le plus simple qui soit https://t.co/vMdaCrbML9

Sep 16, 2021 · 8 shares · 227 followers View post →
Patanouche
@manuchr63 · X

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Sep 16, 2021 · 8 shares · 7 followers View post →
Bidu
@f14xio · X

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Sep 16, 2021 · 8 shares · 30 followers View post →
sinelege
@sinelege_JBT · X

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Sep 16, 2021 · 8 shares · 8,600 followers View post →
c-linette
@c_linette_FR · X

RT @Scilabus: Allez zou, finalement j'ai fait le titre le plus simple qui soit https://t.co/vMdaCrbML9

Sep 16, 2021 · 8 shares · 154 followers View post →
Périhélie
@patate_mi · X

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Sep 16, 2021 · 8 shares · 80 followers View post →
Viviane (Scilabus)
@Scilabus · X

Allez zou, finalement j'ai fait le titre le plus simple qui soit https://t.co/vMdaCrbML9

Sep 16, 2021 · 65 likes · 8 shares · 32,708 followers View post →
Blinky-Jay
@JayNdeMaMra · X

RT @Scilabus: NOUVELLE VIDÉO : La peau fripée est-elle utile pour la vaisselle ? #OnAPerduScilabus #Scilabus https://t.co/vMdaCrbML9

Sep 16, 2021 · 24 shares · 2,160 followers View post →
VivienBill56 ⛽️
@Vivienb56 · X

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Sep 15, 2021 · 24 shares · 101 followers View post →
Jean Neymar ⏚
@__Jean_Neymar__ · X

Sep 15, 2021 · 1,701 followers View post →
Dominique V. Et pourquoi pas ?
@DominiqueV_EPP · X

La nouvelle vidéo de @Scilabus sans commentaire ici parce que je vais spoiler ... dans le tweet suivant du coup pour vous laisser le choix ;) https://t.co/ak6aelCVPl

Sep 15, 2021 · 1 like · 2,026 followers View post →
Lily
@slythachu · X

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Sep 15, 2021 · 24 shares · 105 followers View post →
Bidu
@f14xio · X

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Sep 15, 2021 · 24 shares · 30 followers View post →
Arnaud D
@ArnaudD503 · X

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Sep 15, 2021 · 24 shares · 26 followers View post →
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@S3bst13n1 · X

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Sep 15, 2021 · 75 followers View post →
Sctechno
@sctechnotwitte1 · X

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Sep 14, 2021 · 24 shares · 366 followers View post →
John B.
@jaybebop · X

J'aime: La peau fripée : utile pour la vaisselle ? https://t.co/Zg1uN1sRdN

Sep 14, 2021 · 28 followers View post →
c-linette
@c_linette_FR · X

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Sep 14, 2021 · 24 shares · 154 followers View post →
Apmic
@ap_mic · X

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Sep 14, 2021 · 24 shares · 103 followers View post →
M. Chpcn
@Chpcn · X

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Sep 14, 2021 · 53 followers View post →
Flux critique
@fluxcritique · X

La peau fripée : utile pour la vaisselle ? https://t.co/tb2jh8UadV (Café Des Sciences)

Sep 14, 2021 · 14 followers View post →
danyboy
@Frankymix_ · X

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Sep 14, 2021 · 57 followers View post →
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@enavarac · X

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Sep 14, 2021 · 24 shares · 447 followers View post →
Djidane
@djidane535 · X

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Sep 14, 2021 · 24 shares · 227 followers View post →
Café des sciences (fermé)
@cafe_sciences · X

La peau fripée : utile pour la vaisselle ? par Scilabus #PartageCDS https://t.co/gATZGSku1A

Sep 14, 2021 · 3 likes · 19,165 followers View post →
Taupo
@pierrekerner · X

[CaféDesSciences] La peau fripée : utile pour la vaisselle ? https://t.co/3dwtWen4dL via @cafe_sciences

Sep 14, 2021 · 2 likes · 10,106 followers View post →
Elder Rex
@ElderRex1 · X

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Sep 14, 2021 · 24 shares · 113 followers View post →
Mercredi CRavioli
@MercrediCRaviol · X

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Sep 14, 2021 · 24 shares · 55 followers View post →
vincent_jacob
@vincent_jacob · X

Merci @Scilabus . C'est toujours génial ! La peau fripée : utile pour la vaisselle ? https://t.co/lElquv7tOB via @YouTube

Sep 14, 2021 · 1 like · 231 followers View post →
Rémy
@DbxRemy · X

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Sep 14, 2021 · 24 shares · 20 followers View post →
Sebkuri (srmusic)
@rss1337 · X

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Sep 14, 2021 · 24 shares · 381 followers View post →
Alex @Asch@piaille.fr
@becdejade · X

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Sep 14, 2021 · 24 shares · 95 followers View post →
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Sep 14, 2021 · 24 shares · 429 followers View post →
GuillaumeG33k
@Guiguignolo · X

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Sep 14, 2021 · 24 shares · 108 followers View post →
Viviane (Scilabus)
@Scilabus · X

NOUVELLE VIDÉO : La peau fripée est-elle utile pour la vaisselle ? #OnAPerduScilabus #Scilabus https://t.co/vMdaCrbML9

Sep 14, 2021 · 136 likes · 24 shares · 32,708 followers View post →
E Barratt
@E_Barratt · X

RT @n_j_davis: Why do your fingers go wrinkly in the bath? In this new paper in @PLOSONE I test the idea that the wrinkles act as "rain tre…

Jul 22, 2021 · 22 shares · 640 followers View post →
Liam Satchell
@lpsatchell · X

RT @n_j_davis: Why do your fingers go wrinkly in the bath? In this new paper in @PLOSONE I test the idea that the wrinkles act as "rain tre…

Jul 22, 2021 · 22 shares · 1,752 followers View post →
Nick Davis
@n_j_davis · X

RT @n_j_davis: Why do your fingers go wrinkly in the bath? In this new paper in @PLOSONE I test the idea that the wrinkles act as "rain tre…

Jul 22, 2021 · 22 shares · 3,872 followers View post →
Owen Barnfather
@Barnfather · X

RT @n_j_davis: Why do your fingers go wrinkly in the bath? In this new paper in @PLOSONE I test the idea that the wrinkles act as "rain tre…

Jul 22, 2021 · 22 shares · 68 followers View post →
Icelandic Vision Lab
@IceVisLab · X

RT @n_j_davis: Why do your fingers go wrinkly in the bath? In this new paper in @PLOSONE I test the idea that the wrinkles act as "rain tre…

Jul 22, 2021 · 22 shares · 2,484 followers View post →
Andrew D Wilson is now @adw.bsky.social
@PsychScientists · X

RT @n_j_davis: Why do your fingers go wrinkly in the bath? In this new paper in @PLOSONE I test the idea that the wrinkles act as "rain tre…

Jul 22, 2021 · 22 shares · 9,690 followers View post →
Simen Mjøen Larsen
@Simen_ML · X

RT @n_j_davis: Why do your fingers go wrinkly in the bath? In this new paper in @PLOSONE I test the idea that the wrinkles act as "rain tre…

Jul 22, 2021 · 22 shares · 32 followers View post →
Dr Jasmine Hearn
@DrJasmineHearn · X

RT @n_j_davis: Why do your fingers go wrinkly in the bath? In this new paper in @PLOSONE I test the idea that the wrinkles act as "rain tre…

Jul 22, 2021 · 22 shares · 1,529 followers View post →
Dr Han Wang
@hanpatrick_wang · X

RT @n_j_davis: Why do your fingers go wrinkly in the bath? In this new paper in @PLOSONE I test the idea that the wrinkles act as "rain tre…

Jul 22, 2021 · 22 shares · 230 followers View post →
Sarah Parry
@drSarahParry · X

RT @n_j_davis: Why do your fingers go wrinkly in the bath? In this new paper in @PLOSONE I test the idea that the wrinkles act as "rain tre…

Jul 22, 2021 · 22 shares · 2,825 followers View post →
Yatin Mahajan
@MahajanYatin · X

RT @n_j_davis: Why do your fingers go wrinkly in the bath? In this new paper in @PLOSONE I test the idea that the wrinkles act as "rain tre…

Jul 21, 2021 · 22 shares · 276 followers View post →
Rachel Sumner
@Dr_Sumner · X

RT @n_j_davis: Why do your fingers go wrinkly in the bath? In this new paper in @PLOSONE I test the idea that the wrinkles act as "rain tre…

Jul 21, 2021 · 22 shares · 1,332 followers View post →
Ryan D McMullan
@RDMcMullan · X

RT @n_j_davis: Why do your fingers go wrinkly in the bath? In this new paper in @PLOSONE I test the idea that the wrinkles act as "rain tre…

Jul 21, 2021 · 22 shares · 92 followers View post →
Marc Jones
@ProfMarcJones · X

RT @n_j_davis: Why do your fingers go wrinkly in the bath? In this new paper in @PLOSONE I test the idea that the wrinkles act as "rain tre…

Jul 21, 2021 · 22 shares · 3,127 followers View post →
Murray Sheath
@Muzzer321 · X

RT @n_j_davis: Why do your fingers go wrinkly in the bath? In this new paper in @PLOSONE I test the idea that the wrinkles act as "rain tre…

Jul 21, 2021 · 22 shares · 133 followers View post →
Dr Kirthana Kunikullaya U, MD, DNB, Ph.D
@KKunikullaya · X

Why hands/feet wrinkle when wet for a long time. Ans: Increase in grip force to hold objects/walk on wet surface. Sharing 2 related articles: 2013 paper - https://t.co/ON6MgQ71hx 2021 - by @n_j_davis https://t.co/wWMMYKUFS3 #loveforscience #wethands https://t.co/PZpYULn67X

Jul 21, 2021 · 1 like · 637 followers View post →
Rochelle Ackerley, @rochelleackerley.bsky.social
@LabSomato · X

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Jul 21, 2021 · 22 shares · 787 followers View post →
KalEl
@KalElSkywalker · X

RT @n_j_davis: Why do your fingers go wrinkly in the bath? In this new paper in @PLOSONE I test the idea that the wrinkles act as "rain tre…

Jul 21, 2021 · 22 shares · 282 followers View post →
Ole Adrian Heggli
@oleadrian · X

RT @n_j_davis: Why do your fingers go wrinkly in the bath? In this new paper in @PLOSONE I test the idea that the wrinkles act as "rain tre…

Jul 21, 2021 · 22 shares · 738 followers View post →
George Kountouriotis
@G_Kountouriotis · X

RT @n_j_davis: Why do your fingers go wrinkly in the bath? In this new paper in @PLOSONE I test the idea that the wrinkles act as "rain tre…

Jul 21, 2021 · 22 shares · 301 followers View post →
Dan Quintana
@dsquintana · X

RT @n_j_davis: Why do your fingers go wrinkly in the bath? In this new paper in @PLOSONE I test the idea that the wrinkles act as "rain tre…

Jul 21, 2021 · 22 shares · 20,534 followers View post →
Matt Wall (@mattwall.bsky.social)
@m_wall · X

RT @n_j_davis: Why do your fingers go wrinkly in the bath? In this new paper in @PLOSONE I test the idea that the wrinkles act as "rain tre…

Jul 21, 2021 · 22 shares · 9,491 followers View post →
Nick Davis
@n_j_davis · X

I'm very pleased that this paper is now out. It's all open access, and the data are available too. Enjoy! (5/5) https://t.co/o0TkcW2TLN

Jul 21, 2021 · 4 likes · 1 share · 3,872 followers View post →
Nick Davis
@n_j_davis · X

Why do your fingers go wrinkly in the bath? In this new paper in @PLOSONE I test the idea that the wrinkles act as "rain treads" to improve grip. I found that people grip a wet object more efficiently when their fingers are wrinkly (1/5) https://t.co/o0TkcW2TLN

Jul 21, 2021 · 57 likes · 22 shares · 3,872 followers View post →
Alessandro La Chioma
@ale_lach · X

As a kid, I never thought of using this excuse with my parents when they wanted me out of the water...

Nov 13, 2020 · 2 likes · 355 followers View post →
Ishier Raote
@ishier_raote · X

Finally! Water-immersion finger-wrinkling improves grip efficiency in handling wet objects https://t.co/XPYb6TkDze

Nov 8, 2020 · 6 likes · 1,274 followers View post →
Lorenzo Pia
@lorenzopia · X

RT @biorxiv_neursci: Water-immersion finger-wrinkling improves grip efficiency in handling wet objects https://t.co/vKCBG1Rfmw #biorxiv_ne…

Nov 8, 2020 · 2 shares · 1,171 followers View post →
Open Neuroscience
@openneurosci · X

RT @biorxiv_neursci: Water-immersion finger-wrinkling improves grip efficiency in handling wet objects https://t.co/vKCBG1Rfmw #biorxiv_ne…

Nov 8, 2020 · 2 shares · 2,371 followers View post →
bioRxiv Neuroscience
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Water-immersion finger-wrinkling improves grip efficiency in handling wet objects https://t.co/vKCBG1Rfmw #biorxiv_neursci

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Water-immersion finger-wrinkling improves grip efficiency in handling wet objects https://t.co/rq06bJGa2Y #bioRxiv

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