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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. Re:Painkillers? by wgoodman · · Score: 5, Interesting

    Some of us actually don't really go for the meaningless sex all that much.. i've given it a go, but i'd much rather actually feel something for the person i'm giving it to..

  2. Re:isn't this obvious? by Cylix · · Score: 5, Interesting

    That's nothing...

    I've had my intestines removed and used as a personal restraining device. All of my toes and fingers removed and subsequently re-attached to one hand. Said hand was than forcefully punched into my own face with some guy shouting, "Stop hitting yourself" over and over. After that was over I had my abdomen sliced open by a light saber and some Jedi Knight used my womb to shelter from the cold for hours.

    A broken heart? I really do miss that Jedi

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    "You should always go to other people's funerals; otherwise, they won't come to yours." -- Yogi Berra