Study identifies gene that makes gentle touch feel painful after injury

NIH-funded research raises possibility of designer treatments for common form of pain.New research suggests the PIEZO2 gene may play an essential role in the nervous system ’s reaction to injury and inflammation, making it a target for developing precise treatments for relieving pain caused by cuts, burns, and other skin injuries.

Source: NCCAM Featured Content - October 10, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: NCCIH Source Type: news