Binshtok et al. theorized that it could be possible to exploit the transient receptor potential vanilloid type 1 (TRPV1) channel, which is sensitive to noxious heat and capsaicin, to selectively ...

When biting into a chili pepper, you expect a fiery sensation on your tongue. This spiciness is detected because of ...

Topical application of capsaicin, an agent used to treat chronic pain syndromes, has been shown to improve PHN-related pain. Backonja et al. have demonstrated that one 60-minute application of a ...

Barry Smith, a sensory scientist at the University of London, called the experimental design “very clever” and praised the ...