🧬🧠 Jo Cameron did not realize her lack of pain was unusual until she was 65 years old.

Scientists discovered she has a mutation in the FAAH-OUT gene that also speeds up her wound healing and eliminates fear. The case may provide researchers with a roadmap for developing new non-addictive pain medications and #anxiety treatments.

👉 https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/health/a70918068/woman-cant-feel-pain-or-fear-superpower/

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She Feels Absolutely No Pain—A Real Human Superpower. How Did She Go 65 Years Without Knowing?

She's one of only two people in the world who can't feel pain or fear, and scientists are excited. What could her gene mutation mean for the rest of us?

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