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The paper seems to deal with the pathways by which teeth sense cold, and by which cold is sensed as pain. However, the BBC article seems to introduce another e
by mft_ 6y ago
The paper seems to deal with the pathways by which teeth sense cold, and by which cold is sensed as pain. However, the BBC article seems to introduce another element by using the term 'brain jolt' - which probably refers to the intense 'cold headaches' one can experience from eating too much cold food or drink too quickly. However, I don't see that this is referred to anywhere within the paper (please correct me if I'm wrong) - so this aspect of the BBC's article is extrapolating too far, and should probably be amended.
- cbogie 6y agoah, in my region, i think the two phenomena are called ‘sweet tooth’ and ‘brain freeze’ former is sharp dental nerve pain, latter is blunt cranial agony not sure which the paper is referring to vs bbc though. both are quite unpleasant. wish investment in medical research and therapy development would prioritize substantial impact on a humanitarian basis rather than through cold and uncaring capitalism. maybe it was an idiosyncratic discovery, but come on. big whoop. hard to relate with folks who jump on this as an opportunity to build a whole enterprise around.
- codyb 6y agoI’m pretty sure “having a sweet tooth” just implies you like sweets a lot.
- raverbashing 6y agoWell, as someone who can't bite anything cold, I'd describe the sensation as a brain jolt (yes, it's not "brain freeze" - which is also unpleasant) Yes, popsicles are pretty much a chore for me.