A cell-by-cell map of the spinal cord offers new insights into neuropathic pain
Medical Xpress
March 3, 2026
Touch—the first sense to develop in the womb—is fundamental to our bodily experience and our everyday lives. Yet, as the least studied of the five senses, it remains somewhat mysterious at the molecular level. And the stakes are high: one in three people living in the United States will experience chronic pain due to somatosensory dysfunctions during their lives. Furthermore, the existing treatment options often fail to provide sufficient relief.
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Originally published on Medical Xpress on 3/3/2026