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Rare genetic mutation allows British woman, 75, to feel no pain | UK News
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Scientists have uncovered how a rare genetic mutation in a British woman allows her to live an almost pain-free life and never feel anxious or afraid. Experts from University College London (UCL) have discovered how mutations in the FAAH-OUT gene work at the molecular level, enabling Jo Cameron to not experience pain. The same biological…
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Modified form of Botox could be used as pain relief for people with chronic nerve pain, scientists say | Science & Tech News
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A modified form of Botox – the cosmetic procedure popular with A-list celebrities – could soon be used to give long-term pain relief to patients with nerve injuries, scientists say. Around seven in every 100 people in the UK suffer from chronic nerve pain, experts estimate, but current treatments are limited due to dangerous side…