FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPain·February 3, 2016·3 min readReceptor Location May Be Key to Effectively Controlling PainThe location of the receptor in the cell has a major effect on the cell’s ability to transmit pain signals, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPain·January 7, 2016·4 min readLink Between Dry Eye and Chronic Pain Syndromes IdentifiedA new study draws a link between some chronic pain syndromes and 'dry eye'.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPain·December 21, 2015·4 min readNew Drug Therapy Could End Chronic PainDrug combination targets brain circuits in the nucleus accumbens and completely eliminate chronic pain behavior.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·November 17, 2015·3 min readMutated Gene Wreaks Havoc on White MatterFindings may shed light into the mechanism that controls the course of multiple sclerosis.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 29, 2015·4 min readAn Itch to ScratchResearchers have discovered a dedicated neural pathway that transmits the itchy feeling triggered by light touch.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 9, 2015·5 min readBrain Plasticity and Leprosy: Nerve Damage Caused by Ancient Disease Can Alter the BrainAccording to researchers, peripheral nerve damage caused by leprosy can induce changes in the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPain·August 24, 2015·4 min readAntidepressants Reduce Neuropathic Pain by Altering Signaling Protein Levels in Nucleus AccumbensResearchers believe the newly understood mechanism could yield insights into more precise future treatments for nerve pain and depression.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPain·July 21, 2015·3 min readSmoking Cannabis Reduces Diabetic Neuropathy PainResearchers report positive effects of smoking marijuana on reducing the pain of diabetic peripheral neuropathy.Read More
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FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 13, 2015·4 min readLasting Relief From Chronic Pain Thanks to Stem CellsAccording to a new study, injecting stem cells extracted from bone marrow could help provide lasting relief from chronic neuropathic pain.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 23, 2015·4 min readMajor Pathway Identified in Nerve Cell Death Offers Hope for TherapiesResearchers report they have identified a pathway implicated in the death of nerve cells.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 7, 2013·3 min readScientists Identify Clue to Regrowing Nerve CellsResearchers have identified a chain reaction which triggers the regrowth of some damaged nerve cell branches. The finding could someday help improve treatments for nerve injuries which can cause loss of sensation or paralysis.Read More
