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.
Read the entire story here
2 responses to “Strange Creature Immune to Pain of Peppers”
I think my father-in-law is a direct descendant of naked mole rats. I love hot stuff, but that man can eat anything….
They should get that mole rat some cloths….it’s cold in those labs.