Next time you feel an itch, remember that your brain's vast network of neurons informs it whether it is an itch or pain. A ...

Scientists have uncovered a dedicated brain circuit that distinguishes between direct fear and fear learned by observing ...

Our recent systematic review, where we looked at eight previous studies on psychopathy and pain perception, also helped to ...

This phenomenon can manifest in several ways including “runner’s high,” wherein the body releases endorphins in response to ...

provides new insights into how the brain distinguishes between these two distinct sensory experiences. Pain and itch are both unpleasant sensations, but they trigger different responses—pain ...

A new study from Aarhus University reveals that when we are uncertain about what to expect, our brain amplifies pain, even if ...

A research team has uncovered key insights into how the brain processes others ... When we witness someone in pain, we often experience a mirrored emotional response, a phenomenon known as ...

It starts with pain receptors in the affected area, called nociceptors, which send an “Uh-oh” message up the spinal cord to ...

When we accidentally touch something familiar, like a warm pan, our brains already know what feeling to expect and how much it might hurt.

but they trigger different responses -- pain often prompts withdrawal, while itching leads to scratching. Until now, scientists have struggled to understand how the brain processes these ...

This confirms that this pathway transforms perceived distress into behavioral responses ... pinpoint the specific brain circuits involved in processing others' pain emotionally, offering a ...