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Pain Neuroscience news articles cover science research about pain receptors, nociceptors, nociception, sensory neurons, somatosensory cortex, chronic pain, acute pain, nocioceptors, musculoskeletal pain, therapies, phantom limb pain and other pain research.

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·February 3, 2016·3 min read

Receptor Location May Be Key to Effectively Controlling Pain

The location of the receptor in the cell has a major effect on the cell’s ability to transmit pain signals, a new study reports.

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·February 3, 2016·6 min read

Electromagnetic Field From Cellphone Towers May Amplify Pain in Amputees

Study provides evidence that exposure to electromagnetic fields such as those from cell phone towers can generate pain sensations in amputees.

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·February 11, 2016·3 min read

Chronic Pain Relieved by Blocking Stress Protein in Mice

According to a new study, a group of drugs being developed to treat mood disorders could also be used to relieve chronic pain.

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·February 22, 2016·6 min read

Dehydration Increases Pain Perception and Reduces Blood Flow in the Brain

A new study sheds light on the role dehydration can play in pain perception and cerebral blood flow.

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·February 29, 2016·3 min read

Researchers Identify New Targets for Reducing Nerve Pain

Researchers reveal a new, promising therapeutic strategy for treating neuropathic pain.

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·March 7, 2016·4 min read

Love Hormone Oxytocin Relieves Pain

Researchers have discovered that the so-called love hormone, oxytocin, may also help to relieve pain.

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·March 9, 2016·3 min read

Serotonin Deficiency Implicated in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Researchers have implicated serotonin in the pathophysiology of RA.

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·March 18, 2016·5 min read

More Than a Feeling: The Anatomy of Pain

Researchers report pain is a multi-layered gradual event, consisting of sensation and emotion.

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·April 4, 2016·5 min read

Electrical Stimulation of Deep Brain Structures May Help Ease Chronic Pain

Researchers use a wireless electrical device to stimulate deep brain areas and provide relief for chronic pain.

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·April 11, 2016·6 min read

Small Nerve Fibers Defy Neuropathy Conventions

A new study reports prediabetes may be more damaging to motor nerves than previously believed.

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·April 25, 2016·4 min read

Shutting Off Chronic Pain With Light

According to researchers, optogenetics could be used as an alternative to opioids to relieve chronic pain.

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·April 28, 2016·4 min read

High Pain Tolerance? You Must Have Lots of Friends

According to a new study, having a larger social network can make you more tolerant to pain.

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