Study: Hippocampus Suppresses Pain During Stress

Research showed for the first time that the hippocampus — which is usually associated with memory — plays a role in suppressing pain during stress, according to a study published in Pain, a medical journal.

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In times of stress, human and animals can suppress pain transmission and perception, called fear-induced analgesia. A better understanding of how this function works could lead to new therapies for pain management, said researcher David Finn.

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