Why does mint feel cold? Scientists reveal the brain trick behind menthol’s chill

Ever wondered why mint feels cold? Scientists have revealed how menthol activates the TRPM8 cold sensor in nerve cells, tricking the brain into sensing cold even without a drop in temperature. The discovery helps explain the menthol cooling sensation and could aid research into chronic pain, migraines, and dry eye disease. Have you ever slipped a mint into your mouth and felt a sudden icy whisper spread across your tongue, as though a tiny gust of winter had wandered in? For decades, scientists have wondered how the body produces this feeling. Now, researchers have fin... [4362 chars]