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Pain sensitivity is controlled by a genetic "dimmer switch", which can be re-set, UK scientists have said.
Twins sharing 100% of genes have different pain thresholds, which can potentially be altered by lifestyle or medication, say researchers at King's College, London.
The study could lead to new painkillers or lifestyle interventions, they report in Nature Communications.
One in five of the population suffers from acute or chronic pain.
Lead researcher Dr Jordana Bell said the potential to regulate genes involved in pain sensitivity "is very exciting and could lead to a more effective pain relief treatment for patients suffering with chronic pain".
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-26034185
Twins sharing 100% of genes have different pain thresholds, which can potentially be altered by lifestyle or medication, say researchers at King's College, London.
The study could lead to new painkillers or lifestyle interventions, they report in Nature Communications.
One in five of the population suffers from acute or chronic pain.
Lead researcher Dr Jordana Bell said the potential to regulate genes involved in pain sensitivity "is very exciting and could lead to a more effective pain relief treatment for patients suffering with chronic pain".
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-26034185