It has long been assumed that chronic nerve pain is caused by hypersensitivity in the neurons that transmit pain. Researchers now show that another kind of neuron that normally allows us to feel pleasant touch sensation can switch function and instead signal pain after nerve damage. The results can eventually lead to more effective pain treatments, say the researchers.
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