Scientists Discover Potential Off Switch for Chronic Pain

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Scientists Discover Potential Off Switch for Chronic Pain
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Scientists have discovered a specific group of neurons in the brainstem that are active in chronic pain and produce a molecule called neuropeptide Y (NPY) that acts as a natural painkiller, opening potential pathways for new pain treatments.

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