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Archive Home > 2013 > January > 15 > Wrinkles help fingers get a grip

Wrinkles help fingers get a grip

By Sid Perkins / The Bulletin
January 15, 2013

A long soak in the tub can wreak havoc on your fingertips, transforming your smooth digits into wrinkly eyesores. But this rumply skin may actually serve a purpose, according to a new study. It helps us get a stronger grip on slippery objects, especially those underwater.

Scientists long thought....

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