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Life is filled with pleasure and pain. Science and society are struggling mightily with both.

Researchers are beginning to tease apart the mechanisms underlying differences in how males and females respond to powerful painkillers.

Combining genomic, clinical, and patient-reported data, the Metastatic Breast Cancer Project provides a unique resource for the cancer community.

Researchers find consistent behaviors and brain activity in an international study.

The race to develop analgesic drugs that inhibit sodium channel Na_V1.7 is revealing a complex sensory role for the protein.

Immune-like cells in the central nervous system are now recognized as key participants in the creation and maintenance of persistent pain.

Researchers map brain activity associated with a person’s anticipation of or direct confrontation with danger.

After an initial wounding, genes needed for repair remain ready for action.

For nearly 30 years, the UC San Francisco researcher has delved into unexplored corners of the nervous system.

A background in physiotherapy helps the Oxford-based researcher mix basic science with clinical work to better understand pain stemming from nerve compression.

Giovanni Schiaparelli’s maps of Mars sparked the belief that intelligent life exists on the planet.

New research shows humans aren’t that different from our winged cousins.