Chilli peppers continue to help unravel mechanism of pain sensation
Wednesday, February 25, 2009 - 08:21
in Biology & Nature
Capsaicin, the active ingredient in chilli peppers, generally is viewed as an irritant that produces a burning sensation when applied to a sensitive area of the body, such as the cornea...
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