Discovery of a distinct group of astrocytes in the spinal cord overturns thinking on role of descending neurons in pain transmission Researchers in Japan have revealed a previously unknown mechanism ...

Scientists in Japan describe how a population of spinal cord astrocytes appear to have a role in producing pain hypersensitivity. A recent study from Japan describes a previously unknown mechanism for ...

A new mechanism that can reverse chronic pain has been discovered by neuroscientists. Using an animal model, their research has found that pain signals in nerve cells can be shut off by interfering ...

DuBois, PA / / August 13, 2025 / Highroad Enterprises Key Takeaways Chronic pain affects 50 million Americans, with holistic approaches offering fewer side effects than traditional pain medications.

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Capsaicin, the active ingredient in chili peppers, generally is viewed as an irritant that produces a burning sensation when applied to a sensitive area of the body, such as the ...

BENGALURU: Scientists from the Indian Institute of Science’s (IISc) Scientists at the Center for Neuroscience (CNS) have uncovered how specific brain regions work together to control chronic pain in ...

Researchers have identified a unique population of astrocytes in the dorsal horn of the spinal cord of mice that produces pain hypersensitivity when activated by neurons carrying signals down from the ...