Researchers Discover an "Off Switch" For Pain In the Brain

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http://science.slashdot.org/story/1...-discover-an-off-switch-for-pain-in-the-brain

Scientists working together from several international universities have discovered that it is possible to block a pathway in the brain of animals suffering from neuropathic pain, which could have a huge impact on improving pain relief in humans.

[...]Dr Daniela Salvemini of SLU, the researchers discovered that by activating the A3 adenosine receptor in the rodents' brains and spinal cords, the receptor was able to prevent or reverse pain from nerve damage (the cause of chronic pain).
 
Some academics think tinnitus is similar in nature to phantom limb pain. Stop the 'pain' and your T goes away.
 

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