MC1R gene
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A gene associated with the MC1R pathway that influences pain perception, related to pigmentation and endorphin production, particularly in redheads.
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How to Control Your Sense of Pain & Pleasure
Andrew Huberman
A gene associated with red hair, fair skin, and freckles, mechanistically linked to a higher pain threshold by influencing the production of endogenous opioids.
How to Control Your Sense of Pain & Pleasure | Huberman Lab Essentials
Andrew Huberman
A gene associated with the MC1R pathway that influences pain perception, related to pigmentation and endorphin production, particularly in redheads.