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Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
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- Scientists study pain after surgery in mice.
- They block an immune molecule after a small cut.
- When the molecule is blocked, pain lasts longer.
- The team expected less pain but saw more.
- They did the tests in different ways.
- Scientists say do not stop all anti-inflammatory drugs.
- Many molecules control inflammation, pain and healing.
- Researchers want to find helpful and harmful molecules.
- The goal is to reduce long-lasting pain.
- This could change treatment after surgery.
Difficult words
- scientist — person who does tests and studies natureScientists
- immune — related to the body's disease protection system
- molecule — very small part of a chemical or object
- inflammation — body reaction with redness and swelling
- healing — process of the body getting better
- reduce — make something smaller or less
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Discussion questions
- Do you take medicine for pain?
- Have you had surgery?
- Do you want less long-lasting pain after surgery?
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