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From Yahoo News:
As vulnerable as naked mole rats seem, researchers now find the hairless, bucktoothed rodents are invulnerable to the pain of acid and the sting of chili peppers.
A better understanding of pain resistance in these sausage-like creatures could lead to new drugs for people with chronic pain, scientists added.
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Posted by: Nick Lindauer - Categories: Uncategorized
Permalink: Strange Creature Immune to Pain of Peppers
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They should get that mole rat some cloths….it’s cold in those labs.
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I think my father-in-law is a direct descendant of naked mole rats. I love hot stuff, but that man can eat anything….