Do redheads feel more pain?

Redheads are rumored feel more pain and need more painkillers than their blonde and brown-haired cousins. Published research suggests the genes behind hair color may play a role, but the science itself is murky.

Hosts:
Nsikan Akpan
Julia Griffin

Video Editor:
Matt Ehrichs

Videographer:
Teresa Carey

Producers:
Julia Griffin
Jenny Marder
Richard Coolidge
Patti Parson
Sara Just
Nick Massella

Graphics:
Adam Sarraf
Megan Scott

Special Thanks:
Deep See Films LLC
Jeffrey Mogil
Daniel Sessler

Music (via Free Music Archive):
Scott Holmes - Infrastructure
Scott Holmes - Locked Up
Lee Rosevere - Vancouver City Centre