All articles tagged with #temperature perception
A groundbreaking study maps the distinct neural pathways for sensing cool temperatures in mice, revealing that cool and warm sensations travel on separate circuits to the brain, which could have implications for understanding human sensory processing and developing targeted therapies.
Research on whether women feel colder than men is mixed, with recent studies suggesting that temperature perception and regulation depend more on individual physical traits like body fat and surface area rather than sex. While women may have slightly higher core temperatures and colder extremities due to hormonal differences, both sexes generally perceive and respond to temperature changes similarly.
Researchers have identified GluK2 as the key protein responsible for enabling mammals to sense cold temperatures, filling a long-standing gap in sensory biology. The absence of GluK2 specifically impairs responses to noxious cold in mice, while responses to other temperatures remain unaffected. This discovery offers potential therapeutic targets for addressing abnormal cold sensations in various medical conditions, potentially enhancing patient well-being.