Episode 961
The proteins responsible for feeling cold revealed...
A chilling discovery...
Naked Scientists, In Short Special Editions Podcast · The Naked Scientists
April 2, 20244m 28s
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Show Notes
A problem that's been puzzling scientists for decades is the way our bodies recognise cold stimuli, and researchers at the University of Michigan have finally got to the bottom of it. They've identified the protein GluK2 acts as a sensor in our bodies for cold temperatures, and Sannia Farrukh has been finding out more... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
Topics
why do we feel coldwhy are some people colder than otherscoldbody temperature