Genetic study reveals why Scottish woman feels no pain, heals faster

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Scientists have investigated the genetic mechanisms behind a mutation that allows a Scottish woman to feel almost no pain

A few years ago, Scottish woman Jo Cameron was found to be a medical marvel who felt next to no pain, fear or anxiety, and had faster wound healing, thanks to a specific gene mutation. Now, scientists have studied in more detail to figure out how this works, in the hopes of unlocking future drug targets.

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