FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePain·May 16, 2019·2 min readThe insular cortex processes, and drives learning from painUsing optogenetics to 'switch off' the insular cortex in mice experiencing a painful event resulted in a less fearful reaction to pain. The ability of the mice to learn avoidance from the pain event was also reduced.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPainPsychology·December 17, 2018·3 min readGently Stroking Babies Before Medical Procedures Can Reduce Pain ProcessingA new study reports lightly stroking an infant, at a speed of 3 centimeters per second, can help to provide pain relief prior to medical procedures.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPainPsychology·October 6, 2017·2 min readThe High Price of the Nocebo EffectNocebo effect becomes more pronounced over time when people believe they are exposed to a more expensive medication, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPain·March 2, 2017·4 min readSex Differences in Brain Activity Alter Pain TherapiesThe microglia in women's brains are more active in regions involved in pain processing, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPain·June 29, 2015·3 min readMen and Women Process Pain DifferentlyAccording to a new study, women and men have different sensitivity to pain and women are more likely to suffer from chronic pain conditions.Read More
