E a sua compreensão pode ajudar ao problema oposto" (dor crónica):
http://www.newsweek.com/rare-genetic-mutation-causes-entire-family-feel-no-pain-750495
Citação:
"Their mysterious condition—called congenital analgesia— has puzzled scientists, but now a team of European researchers believe they’re one step closer to understanding the underlying mechanism."
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"In their study, published in the journal Brain, the researchers found that mice with genetically altered ZFHX2 genes also had altered pain thresholds of hot and cold. However, other characteristics seen in the Marsili family—such as low sensitivity to pain—were not observed in the mouse model. Despite more research being needed, the team’s new findings could help propel research for chronic pain—a problem which affects more than 25 million Americans, according to the National Institutes of Health."
