Study Discovers Gene Involved in Chronic Pain, Offers Hope in Developing New Treatment

Study Discovers Gene Involved in Chronic Pain, Offers Hope in Developing New Treatment
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Researchers from the UK’s University of Oxford have identified a gene they say is involved in chronic pain levels in humans.

The gene, NCX3, regulates pain sensitization by amplifying pain signals within the spinal cord, researchers said in a statement.
Marina Zhang
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Marina Zhang is a health reporter for The Epoch Times, based in New York. She covers both health news and in-depth features on emerging health issues. Marina holds a bachelor's degree in biomedicine from the University of Melbourne. Contact her at [email protected].
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