NeuroscienceApr 16, 2024|6 min readBy Allison Whitten, PhDPropelling pain research forward with human tissuesPain research has traditionally relied on animal models. Theodore Price studies human tissues to better understand pain disorders across age and sex.
NeuroscienceMar 20, 2024|2 min readBy Nora BradfordGene therapy for pain treatmentUsing a gene therapy approach, researchers relieved pain behaviors in mice and tested the approach in human cells.
NeuroscienceDec 08, 2023|3 min readBy Alejandra Manjarrez, PhDRepurposing a drug to relieve trigeminal neuralgiaInducing the expression of antioxidant genes offers hope for alleviating severe facial discomfort in patients with a chronic pain condition.
ImmunologyOct 20, 2023|5 min readBy Yuning Wang, PhDDeciphering three-way cellular communicationIsaac Chiu delves into the intricate interplay between neurons, immune cells, and microbes to understand how pain and infection occur.
Internal MedicineSep 27, 2023|6 min readBy Hannah Thomasy, PhDMany-legged medicines: A new strategy for pain reliefEmily Mevers investigates the compounds produced by millipedes that may inspire the medicines of the future.
NeuroscienceMay 03, 2023|2 min readBy Sarah Anderson, PhDOpioid alternativesIn writing about new pain treatments that could benefit a family member, I was reminded of the real people behind every study and story.
Internal MedicineDec 09, 2022|3 min readBy Kristel Tjandra, PhDThe paradox of anti-inflammatory drugsNew data suggest that an alternative mode of action may be at play for NSAIDs.