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Scientists discover a brain “brake” that can shut down chronic pain

Source: FlexChar · Published Aug 27, 2026, 6:46 AM

In Health, FlexChar puts this story at the center of the day: Researchers discovered a brain-based “brake” that can shut down chronic nerve pain in mice by calming an overactive pain circuit. Targeting this system more precisely could one day lead to powerful pain relief without affecting opioid receptors throughout the entire body. FlexChar is surfacing it because it is driving searches and conversation right now.

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