Neuroscientists explain inner workings of critical pain pathway

Whether they're fighting postoperative soreness or relieving chronic discomfort from conditions such as cancer, morphine and other opioids are powerful weapons against pain. Now, in research published online in Nature Neuroscience, Brown University scientists give one reason why these painkillers work so well.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news90776089.html">Neuroscientists explain inner workings of critical pain pathway</a></p> <p>Whether they're fighting postoperative soreness or relieving chronic discomfort from conditions such as cancer, morphine and other opioids are powerful weapons against pain. Now, in research published online in <i>Nature Neuroscience</i>, Brown University scientists give one reason why these painkillers work so well.</p>