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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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·December 2, 2022·5 min read

How Touch Dampens the Brain’s Response to Painful Stimuli

A simple act such as rubbing your temples when you have a headache can help to alleviate pain. Researchers say this is because pain-responsive neurons in the brain quiet down when these neurons also receive touch input.

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·October 2, 2017·5 min read

Healthy Lifestyle Linked to Lower Pain in MS Sufferers

Modifying lifestyle to include more healthy options could help to relieve pain symptoms in multiple sclerosis, a new study reports.

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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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·August 24, 2015·4 min read

Antidepressants Reduce Neuropathic Pain by Altering Signaling Protein Levels in Nucleus Accumbens

Researchers believe the newly understood mechanism could yield insights into more precise future treatments for nerve pain and depression.

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·June 18, 2022·3 min read

Discovery of Gene Involved in Chronic Pain Creates New Treatment Target

The absence of the NCX3 gene amplifies pain signals within the spinal cord, a new mouse study reveals. Increasing levels of NCX3 in the spinal cord helped reduce symptoms associated with chronic pain.

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·November 3, 2016·4 min read

Tuning the Brain to Alleviate Pain

According to researchers, both visual and auditory stimulation can significantly induce pain intensity.

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·September 24, 2020·5 min read

Parental Touch Reduces Pain Responses in Babies’ Brains

Skin-to-skin contact between a parent and newborn reduces how strongly a baby's brain responds to pain.

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·June 4, 2019·5 min read

Opioids are not sleep aids, and can actually worsen sleep research finds

Opioids are often prescribed to help those with chronic pain manage sleep problems associated with their condition. New research reports opioids effect on sleep quality is limited and of poor quality. Additionally, opioids can increase the risk of sleep apnea.

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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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·September 25, 2022·4 min read

Could Monoclonal Antibodies Replace Opioids for Chronic Pain?

Researchers are developing a monthly monoclonal antibody therapy for the treatment and management of chronic pain. The hope is this new therapy can replace opioids for pain management.