FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyPain·October 17, 2017·3 min read‘Busybody’ Protein May Get On Your Nerves, But That’s A Good ThingResearchers have identified a protein that is critical for pain signaling.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
FeaturedNeurologyPain·October 18, 2017·6 min read‘Wasabi Receptor’ for Pain Discovered in FlatwormsDiscovery could pave the way for new treatments for chronic pain in humans, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePain·September 1, 2021·4 min readA Better Understanding of Chronic PainBrinker-related transcription regulators play a key role in the formation of nociceptive sensation and could be a new target for pain-relieving medications.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePain·June 3, 2021·4 min readA Natural Treatment for Chronic PainConolidine, a natural pain killer derived from the pinwheel flower and frequently used in Chinese medicine, interacts with a newly identified opioid receptor that regulates natural opioid peptides produced in the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePain·March 4, 2021·4 min readA New Cell Type Implicated in Chronic Pain and InflammationMRC1+ macrophages are dysfunctional in animal models of neuropathic pain. Stimulating the expression of the anti-inflammatory protein CD163 reduced signs of neuroinflammation in the spinal cords of mice with neuropathic pain.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePain·June 8, 2022·3 min readA New Injectable Gel May Greatly Reduce Chronic Low Back PainHydrafil, an experimental injectable hydrogel appears to be safe and effective in reducing chronic lower back pain associated with degenerative disc disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPain·April 30, 2020·2 min readA potential treatment for chronic painA newly developed peptide called Tat-P4-(C5)2 is targets and only affects nerve changes that pose a problem resulting in chronic pain. Previous studies have also shown the peptide can also reduce addiction.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePainPsychology·November 10, 2023·5 min readAching for Accord: Pain Influences PoliticsResearch reveals an unusual correlation between pain sensitivity and political openness. Pain-sensitive individuals tend to endorse values and show support for politicians typically associated with the opposing political camp.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePain·June 6, 2022·3 min readActivating an Amygdala-Brainstem Pathway Relieves Pain and Improves Emotional State in RatsResearchers report activating a pathway between the amygdala and brain stem helps to relieve pain and reduce defensive behaviors in rat models.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePain·May 24, 2023·4 min readActive Lifestyles Boost Pain TolerancePhysically active individuals have a higher pain tolerance than sedentary ones, according to a new study. Participants who were consistently active or increased their activity over time displayed a higher overall level of pain tolerance.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyPain·March 1, 2021·3 min readAddressing a Complex World of Pain in a Single Gene DifferenceResearchers say it is essential to analyze individual influences to better understand disparities in treatment and personal experience of sickle cell anemia.Read More
