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This neuron map could be a #breakthrough for treating chronic pain, that work in animal models often don’t work in humans. By comparing #human neurons with those in #mice and #monkeys, the researchers identified key differences that might explain why.

That’s today’s #study in a nutshell!

They discovered 16 different types of sensory #neurons, some of which are unique to #humans, potentially explaining why our #sensory experiences are more complex than those of other #animals.

To understand it better, researchers used a technique called single-soma #RNA sequencing, which allowed them to study each #neuron in detail—identifying over 9,000 unique #genes per neuron.

This study looks at how our bodies sense #touch, #pain, and #temperature. The paperfocuses on a cluster of #neurons called the dorsal root ganglion, which is crucial for processing sensory information.

Understanding these connections better might open new doors for treating neurological disorders, especially those related to brainstem dysfunction, such as sleep disorders, chronic pain, or even consciousness disorders.

That’s today’s study in a nutshell!

These hubs might influence everything from sensory processing to complex thought and could explain how the brainstem supports such a wide range of functions.

This ultra-high-resolution imaging allowed them to see connections within the brainstem and also between the brainstem and the cortex—something that has been challenging to capture before.

They identified specific "hub" regions in the brainstem that connect to various parts of the cortex.

To study this complex structure, researchers used 20 brainstem scans and ultrahigh-resolution 7-Tesla MRI, which provides incredible detail compared to standard imaging.

This study takes a deep dive into the brainstem—a crucial part of our nervous system that’s often overlooked in brain mapping studies.

The brainstem controls essential functions like consciousness, breathing, and heart rate, and it connects with many other brain regions.