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Researchers have identified this genetic mutation as FAAH-OUT
The same biological mechanisms make wounds and injuries heal fast
The findings will enable scientists to work on medicines to help patients with chronic diseases

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Woman's rare genetic mutation makes her feel no pain; Scientists explain why

Name: Woman's rare genetic mutation makes her feel no pain; Scientists explain why
Uploaded: 2023-05-26T14:16:35.000+05:30
Duration: T00M49S
Channel: Editorji News Desk
Description: Researchers have discovered a 75-year-old woman Jo Cameron with a rare genetic condition who lives her life pain-free.

Researchers have discovered a 75-year-old woman Jo Cameron with a rare genetic condition who lives her life pain-free.

Updated: Sep 02, 2022 10:53

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Woman's rare genetic mutation makes her feel no pain; Scientists explain why

A rare case of a 75-year-old woman Jo Cameron has been discovered by scientists at University College London (UCL) who feels almost no pain.

Researchers have identified this genetic mutation that enables a person to experience no pain throughout their life and never feel anxious or scared. This is a rare gene called FAAH-OUT that works on the molecular level, enabling some people to not feel any pain.

According to scientists, the same biological mechanisms make wounds and injuries heal fast. Published in the journal Brain, these findings will enable scientists to work on medicines and drugs to help patients with chronic diseases feel less pain and will also help in healing, depression.

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