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How many times have you been shivering on a winter day, and wished that you were capable of simply not feeling the cold? Well, that’s just what scientists at the University of Southern California have done to a group of lab mice – they disabled the animals’ ability to sense cold, while leaving their ability to sense heat and touch intact. It is hoped that the research could lead to more effective pain medications for humans. .. Continue Reading Scientists selectively shut off mice’s ability to sense cold
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Tags: Pain Relief, Sensory, Temperature, University of Southern California
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How many times have you been shivering on a winter day, and wished that you were capable of simply not feeling the cold? Well, that’s just what scientists at the University of Southern California have done to a group of lab mice – they disabled the animals’ ability to sense cold, while leaving their ability to sense heat and touch intact. It is hoped that the research could lead to more effective pain medications for humans. .. Continue Reading Scientists selectively shut off mice’s ability to sense cold
Section: Research Watch
Tags: Pain Relief, Sensory, Temperature, University of Southern California
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