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Chilling Discovery: Ancient Protein Discovery Could Redefine How We Treat Pain


Menthol detection predates the sensation of cold, indicating separate activation mechanisms that can be distinguished. This differentiation opens possibilities for novel pain treatments that avoid unwanted thermal side effects. Millions of people around the globe suffer from chronic pain, and man

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