FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPain·November 24, 2017·4 min readNew Avenue For Drug Treatment in Neuropathic PainBlocking dorsal root ganglion pain neurons from releasing microRNA-21 has an anti-inflammatory effect at the cellular level, preventing neuropathic pain, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPain·November 13, 2017·5 min readWhy Head and Face Pain Cause More SufferingDuke researchers have discovered head and facial sensory neurons are directly wired into one of the brain's main emotional signaling hubs. Sensory neurons throughout the rest of the body are indirectly connected to the system. The findings help explain why head and face pains are more emotionally draining than other pains.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 7, 2017·3 min readNerve Study Shows How Cells Adapt to Help Repair DamageA Cell Reports study identifies molecules that allow Schwann cells to help regenerate nerves.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPain·October 3, 2017·3 min read‘Gatekeeper’ in Itching Sensation Plays No Role in Pain TransmissionResearchers reveal a neurotransmitter implicated in the itch sensation plays no role in the transmission of pain sensations.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyPain·September 29, 2017·3 min readResearchers Uncover Source of Diabetic PainResearchers from King's College London have identified a single protein molecule that may be responsible for chronic nerve pain in diabetes.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPain·August 1, 2017·4 min readMissing Signals Lead to Diabetic Nerve InjuryA mouse study reveals nerve cells damaged as a result of diabetes may not be repairable due to low levels of specific cytokines.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 17, 2017·4 min readBlocking Neuron Signaling Pathway May Lead to New Treatments For Peripheral NeuropathyResearchers have identified a signaling pathway that promotes sensory neuron grown and prevents peripheral neuropathy when blocked.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 26, 2016·3 min readResearchers Report New Zika ComplicationResearchers have identified a new neurological complication associated with Zika infection.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPain·August 8, 2016·5 min readTargeting Brain Cells to Alleviate Neuropathic PainNew findings suggest neuropathic pain could be prevented.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·August 3, 2016·5 min readNovel Genetic Mutation May Lead to the Progressive Loss of Motor FunctionResearchers have identified a mechanism that appears to be responsible for a rare form of pediatric neuropathy.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPain·June 26, 2016·5 min readExploring the Epigenetic Influences of Chronic PainAccording to new research, one protein can regulate the expression of a large number of genes that modulate pain.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPainPsychology·May 18, 2016·4 min readDrug Used For Pain and Anxiety May Be Linked to Birth DefectsA new study reports that pregnant women who take pregabalin, a drug commonly used to treat pain and anxiety, were three times more likely to have a child with a major birth defect.Read More
