Scientists have helped identify a novel drug compound that selectively activates pain-altering receptors in the body, offering a potentially safer alternative to conventional pain medications.

Listening to favorite music activates the brain’s opioid system, which is involved in feelings of pleasure and pain relief, according to a new PET imaging study.

UF scientists have developed a compound that safely activates delta opioid receptors, offering pain relief without ...

University of Florida scientists have helped identify a novel ... relief with fewer side effects. “Delta receptors are located throughout the body on pathways and neurons that transmit pain signals to ...

Music can evoke intense pleasure, sometimes experienced physically as pleasant "chills." While the effect of music on ...

Cannabis interacts with our body’s endocannabinoid system, influencing mood, memory, and pain perception. While it offers ...

For the first time, scientists have generated a functional neural pathway for sensing pain in a dish. This could help unravel ...

When have you experienced ... According to the brain opioid theory of stable euphoric creativity (BOTSEC), this subtly ...

What makes BCP unique is its ability to interact with the brain’s endocannabinoid system—a network of receptors in regulating ...