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A Broken Heart Really Does Hurt, Scientists Claim

Posted by samzenpus on from the bruised-on-the-inside dept.

Death Metal writes "Psychologists at the University of California, Los Angeles say the human body has a gene that connects physical pain sensitivity with social pain sensitivity. The findings back the common theory that rejection 'hurts' by showing that a gene regulating the body's most potent painkillers — mu-opioids — is involved in socially painful experiences too."

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  1. Feel No Pain by DirtyCanuck · · Score: 5, Funny

    "Individuals with the rare form of the pain gene, who were shown in previous work to be more sensitive to physical pain"

    Isolate and manipulate.

    Do The Evolution ;)

  2. They've discovered the Emo Gene! by StealthyRoid · · Score: 5, Funny

    Finally, parents can know ahead of time if their kids are destined to grow up into whiny little John Hughes emo assholes, and vacuum the little bitch out before they have to end up paying for 20 years worth of Hot Topic clothes.

    Up next, the Goth gene!

  3. Re:slashdoters by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Don't let the door hit you on your way out, Mr. Drama Queen.

  4. You left one part out. by FlyingSquidStudios · · Score: 5, Funny

    The Psychologists later added, "if you're a total pussy."

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  5. Re:isn't this obvious? by wgoodman · · Score: 5, Funny

    you're just trying to distract yourself from thinking about her.. i know the feeling :/

  6. Re:isn't this obvious? by ijakings · · Score: 5, Funny

    No offense dude, but im pretty sure god is trying to kill you

  7. Re:isn't this obvious? by Dan541 · · Score: 5, Funny

    Considering he once downed the entire world, I'd say he's no longer on top of his game.

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