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Can redheads handle 25% more pain than brunettes?

More or Less: Behind the Stats

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Understanding Pain Perception in Redheads: Genes vs. Sensitivity

This chapter delves into how redheads may experience pain differently than brunettes, referencing studies that suggest they can endure more pain. It also examines the role of the melanocortin-1 receptor and questions the methodologies of past research, while considering the geographical distribution of redheads.

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