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·October 11, 2016·4 min read

How the Naked Mole Rat Escapes Inflammatory Pain

Findings from a study of naked mole rats could be important for helping develop pain therapies for humans.

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·August 18, 2016·3 min read

Designer Agent Blocks Pain Without Morphine’s Side Effects: Mouse Study

Researchers have developed a new compound that selectively targets the brain's analgesic circuitry, but does not trigger potentially lethal side effects like traditional opioids.

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·August 16, 2016·4 min read

Chronic Pain Linked to Partners of People With Depression

A new study reports people with partners who suffer from depression are more likely to suffer from chronic pain.

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·August 8, 2016·5 min read

Targeting Brain Cells to Alleviate Neuropathic Pain

New findings suggest neuropathic pain could be prevented.

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·June 26, 2016·5 min read

Exploring the Epigenetic Influences of Chronic Pain

According to new research, one protein can regulate the expression of a large number of genes that modulate pain.

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·June 23, 2016·5 min read

Study Finds 36 Genes Associated With Pain and Nerve Sensitivity

Findings could lead to new drug targets for pain management.

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·June 1, 2016·4 min read

New Class of Pain Relievers Discovered and Tested

Researchers say a new compound simultaneously blocks two sought after pain targets.

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·May 18, 2016·4 min read

Drug Used For Pain and Anxiety May Be Linked to Birth Defects

A new study reports that pregnant women who take pregabalin, a drug commonly used to treat pain and anxiety, were three times more likely to have a child with a major birth defect.