Technique developed by Stanford scientists could lead to new treatments for pain

Technique developed by Stanford scientists could lead to new treatments for pain

A team of Bio-X researchers at Stanford has developed mice whose sensitivity to pain can be dialed up or down by shining light on their paws. The research could help scientists understand and eventually treat chronic pain in humans.

By Amy Adams

Full Story: http://news.stanford.edu/news/2014/february/biox-numb-pain-021914.html