Pain-sensing cells are either male or female, finds study

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Pain is a complex sensory and emotional experience that alerts us to potential harm, mediated by nociceptors that convert stimuli into electrical signals to the brain.

Recent research indicates functional sexual dimorphism in nociceptors, influencing how pain is perceived and potentially affecting pain management strategies.

Understanding these sex-specific differences in pain perception could lead to more tailored and effective pain therapies, acknowledging the need for sex-specific considerations in clinical treatments.

What are new provisions for police officers?

THE GIST

The officer in-charge of a police station cannot refuse to register an FIR on the basis of lack of jurisdiction or disputed jurisdiction. He is legally bound to register (popularly known as a zero FIR) and transfer such a case to the respective police station.

Section 37 of the BNSS requires a police officer in every police station, not below the rank of Assistant Sub-Inspector, to be responsible for maintaining and prominently displaying information about the arrested persons.

A new provision under Section 193(3)(h) requires the IO to maintain the sequence of custody of an electronic device. Though maintaining a chain of custody is important for every seizure, emphasis is laid on electronic devices because they are sensitive pieces of evidence and more vulnerable to tampering.

France faces coalition puzzle after left-wing surge in polls

Hung Parliament: France's recent elections resulted in a hung parliament, with no single political group securing a working majority. The leftist New Popular Front (NFP) emerged as the largest force, but coalition negotiations are complex due to divergent ideologies among potential partners.

Prime Minister's Status: Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, a centrist aligned with President Macron, offered his resignation but President Macron asked him to stay on temporarily to ensure stability during the upcoming negotiations to form a new government.

Coalition Challenges: The NFP, comprising various left-wing parties, faces challenges in agreeing on a Prime Minister and a cohesive strategy. This includes discussions on whether to form a minority government or attempt a coalition with parties that have little in common ideologically, such as the Greens, Socialists, and others.