Human pain, it turns out, is not just a product of modern stress or injury, but a legacy written deep into our DNA. New ...

A hidden immune stress switch may be driving chemotherapy nerve pain and scientists have found a way to turn it off.

A new study reveals that nerve cells receive periodic infusions of mitochondria from neighboring cells — and this may point ...

Nerve or neuropathic pain has long been a tricky condition to treat effectively. However, a new study has comprehensively evaluated current drug and non-drug therapies to provide up-to-date guidelines ...

For millions living with nerve pain, even a light touch can feel unbearable. Scientists have long suspected that damaged ...

Chinese researchers have built a self-healing gelatin sensor that lets robots rate pain and protect themselves after damage.

Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have discovered that targeting a specific immune process ...

Neuropathic pain in individuals with cancer remains a challenging clinical problem that requires advanced pharmacologic skills and a clear understanding of the molecular mechanisms that drive it. At ...

Pendergrast is an anesthesiology resident physician at the University of Michigan. The 1 in 5 Americans suffering from chronic pain may soon lose access to evidence-based interventions that have ...

Nerve pain affects millions of people worldwide, creating a burning, shooting, or electric sensation that can make daily activities nearly impossible. Unlike regular pain that responds well to common ...