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3 articles from ScienceDaily
Research reveals why redheads may have different pain thresholds
- ScienceDaily
- 21/4/3 21:36
Humans and mice with red hair have a different tolerance for pain because their skin's pigment-producing cells lack the function of a certain receptor. Lack of this receptor function causes changes that tip the balance between pain sensitivity and pain tolerance. The findings may be helpful for designing new treatments for pain.
Prioritizing who gets vaccinated for COVID-19 saves lives
- ScienceDaily
- 21/4/3 21:36
Waiting for your turn can be frustrating, especially when it comes to COVID-19 vaccinations. But prioritizing who receives the limited supply of vaccines available saves lives and reduces spread of infection, according to a new study.
Tracking receptor proteins can unveil molecular basis of memory and learning
- ScienceDaily
- 21/4/3 21:36
Scientists have employed a novel two-step method of labeling neurotransmitter receptor proteins to track their localization efficiently.