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Published online 28 January 2008 | Nature | doi:10.1038/news.2008.535
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Naked mole-rats don't feel the burn
Odd animals aren't bothered by the burn of acid and chillies.
Researchers have added to the list of biological curiosities about mole-rats: the animals do not feel all types of pain. The discovery could eventually help humans who are battling chronic discomfort.
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