Gene variants influence sensitivity to pain

Researchers have identified three variations of a gene called COMT that influence sensitivity to pain and the risk of developing a chronic pain condition. These findings could ultimately lead to more individualized pain control strategies. In the study, the presence of a "low pain sensitivity" variant greatly reduced the risk of developin...

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