Molecular Switch Triggers Itch
Researchers have discovered two distinct pathways through which a single molecule can cause both painful and itchy skin.... Read More...
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‘Wasabi Receptor’ for Pain Discovered in Flatworms
Discovery could pave the way for new treatments for chronic pain in humans, researchers report.... Read More...
New Class of Pain Relievers Discovered and Tested
Researchers say a new compound simultaneously blocks two sought after pain targets.... Read More...
First Look at ‘Wasabi Receptor’ Brings Insights for Pain Drug Development
New information about the structure of the TRPA1 protein could help provide new treatments for inflammation induced pain.... Read More...
Small Mutation Changes Brain Freeze to Hot Foot
Researchers have discovered a small change in a single protein which turns a cold sensitive receptor into one that senses heat.... Read More...
Carbonated Drinks Affect Pain Sensors In Nasal Cavity
Neuroscientists at USC have discovered that carbonated drinks set off the same pain sensors in the nasal cavity as mustard, albeit at a lower intensity. During experimentation, researchers flowed carbonated saline over a dish containing nerve cells taken from the sensory circuits in the nose and mouth. They discovered that the gas activated a specific cell which serve as general pain sensors and expresses the TRPA1 gene.... Read More...