These receptors send signals to the brain that trigger the impulse to scratch, temporarily relieving that itchy feeling. Pain, on the other hand, can be a sign of potential tissue damage in the body.

A new study suggests that the spinal cord can differentiate types of pain before the brain is even aware of the injury.

Amaal Starling, MD, a neurologist at theMayo Clinic, describes the process behind brain freeze: “There are blood vessels that ...

Now, investigators at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at UB have uncovered how heat causes a critical receptor protein within cells to unfold and relay pain. This newfound ...

"Delta receptors are located throughout the body on pathways and neurons that transmit pain signals to the brain," said Jay McLaughlin, Ph.D., a professor of pharmacodynamics in the UF College of ...

“Delta receptors are located throughout the body on pathways and neurons that transmit pain signals to the brain,” said Jay McLaughlin, Ph.D., a professor of pharmacodynamics in the UF College of ...

Major scientific discoveries can arise from simple decisions: say, by simply looking where virtually no one else has. Such ...

Opioids like tramadol, oxycodone, morphine, and buprenorphine bind to pain receptors in the brain and spinal cord to block pain signals and provide pain relief. The researchers used the GRADE ...

Chocolate isn’t just a sweet indulgence — it’s a complex experience that triggers a fascinating response inside your brain ... binds to the same brain receptors as THC (the active ingredient ...