Redhead Pains

at the dentist
Apparently redheads require more anesthesia during medical procedures. The gene MC1R is responsible for hair colour and pain receptors. The mutation that results in pheomelanin production, rendering hair red, also increases sensitivity to pain. For complete article, see source:[via Tara Parker-Pope at the New York Times]

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