Researchers have used genetic tools to investigate how specific nerve cells in the brain respond after a spinal cord injury.

A new study published in The Journal of Pain finds that cannabidiol (CBD) can reduce nerve pain and improve memory by ...

Neural foraminal stenosis is a common condition that can cause symptoms referred to as a pinched nerve. The neural foramen (spinal foramen) are small holes on the sides of the backbone that are ...

According to Berkeley AI Research (@berkeley_ai), BAIR researchers at the Embodied Dexterity Group led by Hannah Stuart have developed the 'Dorsal Grasper', which significantly expands the graspable ...

In the past few decades, the use of acupuncture analgesia in clinical practice has increased worldwide. This is due to its various benefits, including natural alleviation of pain without causing ...

Gene delivery or manipulation with viral vectors is a frequently used tool in basic neuroscience studies. Adeno-associated viruses (AAV) are the most widely used vectors due to their relative safety ...

The somatosensory input that gives rise to the perceptions of pain, itch, cold and heat are initially integrated in the superficial dorsal horn of the spinal cord. Here, we describe a new approach to ...