Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Very Interesting:The Photic Sneeze

Approximately one third of the population when
exposed to bright light will suddenly sneeze.
This reflex is the Photic sneeze. University Of
California researchers conclude that if the root
cause for this could be found then it may lead
to cures for migraines and epilepsy.

Epilepsy seizures have been brought on by flashing
lights. Migraines can be triggered by light sensit-
ivities.

Researchers conclude that if they can find the light
sneeze reflex gene then possibly they could get to
the cause of epilepsy and migraines as well.

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