Scientists are developing a "sponge" that can soak up pain signals in the body before they reach the brain, potentially ...

New research suggests that difficult experiences in childhood may prime the nervous system for chronic pain later in life. A ...

Chronic pain affects more than 50 million Americans, yet for decades, treatment options for pain that persists in the absence ...

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

Cutting-edge genetics research reveals a startling legacy embedded in our DNA.

A clinical psychologist explains her research on the brain, suffering, and culture—and what she’s learned about God’s ...

All over the body are tiny sensors called nociceptors whose job is to spot potentially harmful stimuli and send warning ...

Pain shapes survival, behavior, and welfare across species, yet many key questions about how pain starts, persists, and ...