Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Rub. Rinse. Repeat.

Scientists have successfully tested a new nanoparticle therapy on rats, and believe it could also be used to help humans. Get boners.

In bland, scientific terms, an anti-erectile chemical nitric oxide is rubbed on the "problem" area, and absorbed directly into the skin. Of the seven rats treated, five showed signs of arousal, according to results presented to the American Urological Association. The new treatment would likely have fewer side effects than Viagra, which is taken orally and been shown to cause headaches and facial flushing.

Researchers also believe that the therapy could work much more quickly than Pfizer's market-leading drug, which takes up to an hour to kick in.

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