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Breaking down nerve-cell scaffold relieves chronic pain in mice
Neurons (artist’s illustration) that remain in a hyperactive state can give rise to chronic pain. Credit: Ruslanas Baranauskas/Science Photo Library
Unplugging the cellular machinery that amplifies pain signals provides relief for mice with chronic nerve injuries1.
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Powell, R. et al. Cell Rep. Med. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xcrm.2026.103090 (2026).
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