Scientists have visualized, for the first time, how a key sensory protein detects both cold temperatures and cooling compounds like menthol.

Feb. 12, 2002 — -- Most have felt the chill of a winter wind, the dull sting of poking a toe in icy water or the cool taste of a cough drop. But until recently, scientists haven't really ...

It happens more often than you realize. You’re drifting off into sleep, but suddenly, you feel an unexplained chill. You grab for another blanket, pull your hoodie tighter or tuck your feet in deeper.

During winter, when it's wet and cold outside, we all get a little chilly. But for some people, feeling cold isn't tied to the month – it's a sign of something else. If you’re constantly turning up ...

Cold weather changes how food tastes and how the body responds to it. Lower temperatures sharpen cravings for rich, warm, and ...

Researchers have identified a monoacylglycerol acyltransferase-coding gene named bishu-1. It is involved in the thermal responsiveness of cool temperature-sensing neurons by regulating ionotropic ...

MISSOULA, Mont. — Cold weather is a part of life in Montana. Even so, cold days can chill us to the bone if we aren't prepared for them. Even when we do make the preparations to be out in the cold, ...

Let's face it, the weather absolutely influences our mood. For better or worse, dark gray skies can make us feel sad, while sunny days can help pep up our step. As the seasons change, cold weather can ...

Scientists have revealed how the body’s microscopic cold sensor, TRPM8, detects both chilly temperatures and the cooling ...