Giannina Descalzi Studies the Factors Underlying Chronic Pain
The University of Guelph neuroscientist is scoping out the brain regions and genes that change as a consequence of pain that lasts for months or even years.
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Giannina Descalzi Studies the Factors Underlying Chronic Pain
Giannina Descalzi Studies the Factors Underlying Chronic Pain
The University of Guelph neuroscientist is scoping out the brain regions and genes that change as a consequence of pain that lasts for months or even years.
The University of Guelph neuroscientist is scoping out the brain regions and genes that change as a consequence of pain that lasts for months or even years.
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