pain
Scientists turn blood into nerve cells in pursuit of better pain relief
Posted in Science on 26th May, 2015
by Alex Muller
A new study details a technique that turns blood cells into different nerve cells, promising to improve our understanding of why things itch or burn.
Human cells from the blood turned into brain cells
Posted in Medicine on 22nd May, 2015
by Alex Muller
Scientists have discovered how to turn human blood cells into brain cells, opening the doors to better understanding disease in the body.
Pain blocking implant gets closer to human use
Posted in Medicine on 12th May, 2015
by Alex Muller
A tiny device that blocks severe pain caused by nerve damage is set to be implanted in sufferers of the condition within five to ten years, according to its creators.
Mapping spinal circuitry to fight phantom pain
Posted in Medicine on 7th Dec, 2014
by Alex Muller
A team of scientists have identified an important neural mechanism in the spinal cord that appears to be capable of sending erroneous pain signals to the brain.
Scientists identify promising off-switch for chronic pain
Posted in Medicine on 2nd Dec, 2014
by Alex Muller
Scientists have identified the A3 receptor in the brain as a potential off-switch for chronic pain.