All articles tagged with #trpv1
People enjoy spicy food because of the body's response to capsaicin, which activates pain receptors but also leads to a sense of control and reward through desensitization and endorphin release, with cultural and psychological factors enhancing the experience.
Research reveals that the parasitic worm Schistosoma mansoni suppresses pain signals by producing molecules that inhibit TRPV1+ neurons, allowing it to infect hosts undetected. This discovery could lead to new painkillers and preventive treatments for schistosomiasis.
Scientists have discovered a new, safer method for pain relief by targeting the TRPV1 channel with heavy water (D₂O), which reduces overactivity without affecting body temperature, offering a promising non-addictive alternative to traditional painkillers.