Get the latest Science News and Discoveries

Scientists Discover Brain Circuit That Could Explain How Placebos Ease Pain


Placebos offer the tempting possibility of pain relief without drugs or surgery, largely relying instead on expectations that pain will go away.

None

Get the Android app

Or read this on Science Alert

Read more on:

Photo of brain circuit

brain circuit

Photo of Scientists

Scientists

Photo of Placebos

Placebos

Related news:

News photo

Magnetic Butterfly: Scientists Unveil Groundbreaking Design Concept for Next-Generation Quantum Materials

News photo

Komodo Dragon Teeth Have Iron Caps For Sharpness, Scientists Discover

News photo

Scientists assess how large dinosaurs could really get