Painkillers work for lobsters too, reveals new research

The Norway lobster is important in fisheries and was used to explore whether human pain-relieving drugs also prevented pain responses in a decapod crustacean. (Eleftherios Kasiouras via SWNS)

Painkillers work for lobsters too, reveals new research.

Scientists found that over-the-counter tablets prevent pain in the crustaceans — regarded as a delicacy — as well as humans.

Painkillers work for lobsters too, reveals new research

Lynne Sneddon, Professor of Zoophysiology at the University of Gothenburg. (David Wolfenden via SWNS)
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