Disruption of the pain receptor transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 can affect mortality, blood bacteria clearance and cytokine response in sepsis, according to a study published in ...

Researchers have made a discovery regarding the TRPV1 (transient receptor potential vanilloid 1) ion channel and its role in pain perception. The study reveals how solvent molecules can modulate pain ...

Touch a hot plate and your hand flies back. While the response is almost instant, researchers are still working to better understand the molecular mechanisms behind these sensations of heat and pain.

XEN-D0501, a transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 (TRPV1) antagonist, is gaining attention for its potential as an oral tablet to treat type 2 diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular diseases. Dorte ...

Spicy foods sometimes cause an unexpected sensation after digestion: a burning feeling in the anus. This impression can be surprising, but it is explained by a simple biological mechanism. The ...

You know you've sworn off spicy foods a dozen times, only to eat even spicier dishes. Why do we put ourselves through such ...