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Chilling discovery: Study reveals evolution of human cold and menthol sensing protein, offering hope for future non-addictive pain therapies

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chilling discovery study reveals evolution of human cold and menthol sensing protein offering hope for future non addictive pain therapies

Menthol sensing appeared long before cold sensing, suggesting distinct activation modes that can be disentangled, paving the way for new pain therapies without adverse thermal side effects.

Source: ScienceDaily.com