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pain-research
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sciencealert.comworld62 days ago
Crickets Show Signs of Pain by Grooming Injured Antennae
Researchers observed crickets stroking and grooming a sore antenna after injury in a manner similar to how mammals tend to wounds. The behaviour is described as flexible self-protection, which scientists use to assess whether an animal experiences pain rather than a simple reflex…
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Researchers Identify Neural Circuit Linking Spinal Cord and Brain in Chronic Pain
A study published in Nature details a neural circuit connecting the spinal cord, brain, and back to the spinal cord that contributes to chronic pain. The research used mouse models to map this pathway and test its role in pain persistence. Findings suggest potential targets for p…
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