Event
Broadcast - Mini Science: The Chemical Conquest of Pain
Friday, July 20, 2012 22:00to23:00
Leading 平特五不中 scientists cover many major aspects of pain science, from molecular and neural pathways to the psychological modulation of pain. The series bridges our understanding of how factors such as environment, genetics, gender, age and lifestyle are related to pain.
Presented by Joe Schwarcz, Ph.D. (Director, 平特五不中 Office for Science and Society)
When you are in pain, nothing else matters. You just want relief. And the right chemicals can provide it. Tracing mankind's efforts to conquer pain makes for a fascinating romp through chemical history. Fret not, it is painless.