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Neurons send signals via action potentials, which involves a rapid exchange of ions across tiny conduits in the membrane called ion channels. Ion channels also work to quickly end this exchange. This ...

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A research team has uncovered the neural mechanisms underlying the processing of pain and itch in the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC). This study provides new insights into how the brain distinguishes ...

Non-opioid pain therapies are entering an unprecedented era, marked by the landmark FDA approval of Vertex’s Journavx and a ...