Blunting pain’s emotional component
Blocking the release of dynorphin, researchers restore motivation in animals experiencing pain. The findings may help in the development of new, less addictive, pain medications.... Read More...
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Neuroscientists Find Brain Pathway Supporting an Intersection of Taste and Pain
Researchers have identified a pathway near the midbrain where neural messages for taste and pain converge, a new study reports.... Read More...
New Target for Chronic Pain Relief Confirmed by Scientists
A research group at Hiroshima University observed a potential new target for chronic pain treatment. Further research using this receptor could lead to new, more effective drugs to use in pain-relieving treatment for chronic pain.... Read More...
When Watching Others in Pain, Women’s Brains Show More Empathy
Study reveals women have higher activation in sensory areas of the brain associated with pain compared to males when witnessing another person suffering.... Read More...
Study Reveals Structure of the Second Human Cannabinoid Receptor
Researchers have identified the structure of the human type 2 cannabinoid receptor. The findings, researchers say, can help in the development of new treatments for inflammatory and neurodegenerative diseases.... Read More...
Heartbeats and Memory Suppression: The New Tools for Controlling Fear
From designing drugs to help suppress traumatic memories, to harnessing the power of heartbeats, researchers are searching for new therapies to help people overcome their fears and phobias.... Read More...
Breakthrough in Developing Blood Test for Pain
Researchers have identified biomarkers in the blood which can help determine the severity of a person's pain level. The findings could help doctors to accurately measure pain and stem the opioid crisis.... Read More...
Sleep Loss Heightens Pain Sensitivity and Dulls Brain’s Painkilling Response
Researchers report sleep deprivation intensifies and prolongs pain. ... Read More...
Adults Take Girls’ Pain Less Seriously
Researchers investigate the role gender stereotypes play when it comes to assessing pain in children. A new study reports adults tend to believe boys to be in more pain than girls.... Read More...
The Brain Cells That Make Pain Unpleasant Identified
Researchers report the sensation and emotional experiences of pain are not the same. A new study reveals neurons in the amygdala responsible for negative emotions associated with chronic pain. ... Read More...
Pain and Substance Abuse Interact in a Vicious Cycle
Being in pain and taking illicit substances can lead to a vicious cycle that ultimately worsens and maintains both addiction and pain. ... Read More...
Men and Women Remember Pain Differently
A new study reports males seem to remember experiences of pain more clearly, while females are less stress by previous painful experiences. Researchers injected ZIP, a memory blocker into the brains of mice before a painful experience. Following the treatment, the males showed no signs of remembering the pain. The study suggests chronic pain is a problem to the extent you remember it. The findings could help develop new treatments for chronic pain.... Read More...