New paths to pain relief

@article{Brower2000NewPT,
  title={New paths to pain relief},
  author={Vicki Brower},
  journal={Nature Biotechnology},
  year={2000},
  volume={18},
  pages={387-391}
}
  • V. Brower
  • Published 1 April 2000
  • Medicine
  • Nature Biotechnology
A better understanding of the mechanisms by which pain signals are relayed in the nervous system is paving the way for novel treatments. 
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