Cold does not feel the same on your fingertips as it does deep in your chest, and new research shows that this is not just a ...

A study in mice by University of Michigan researchers has identified a protein known as GluK2 (glutamate ionotropic receptor kainate type subunit 2) that enables mammals to sense cold. The discovery ...

Colder weather is fast approaching, which means keeping a careful eye on your body temperature if you spend a lot of time outdoors. Winter’s risks toward your body include frostbite and even ...

The partnership aims to provide accurate, real-time temperature tracking for perishable goods and pharmaceuticals.

A gene called COLD6 contributes to cold tolerance in rice, potentially offering a pathway to use molecular design to breed a rice variety with higher resistance to cold stress. A gene called COLD6 ...

A cold 'sensor' which triggers the skin's vascular response to the cold could represent an exciting new therapeutic target for the treatment of frostbite and hypothermia, according to scientists at ...

Smart sensors are quickly becoming the norm in the food industry, allowing better control over waste reduction, environmental management, sustainability, and efficiency. They are time-saving, ...

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An ion channel called TRPC5 acts as a molecular cold sensor in teeth and could serve as a new drug target for treating toothaches. For people with tooth decay, drinking a cold beverage can be agony.

In the new study, Chong and colleagues identified a cold sensor complex consisting of chilling-tolerance divergence 6 (COLD6) and osmotin-like protein (OSM1). Under normal conditions, COLD6 interacts ...