Can Animals, like Humans, Learn Socially?
Or is animal behavior determined only by genes and individual learning? In a groundbreaking study published in the journal Science [340:483-5(2013)], researchers showed that when Vervet monkeys roam, they behave [...]
Brain Scanning of Pain
Accurate and reliable pain measurements have always been relevant for pain research and clinical practice. One of the most widely accepted ways to measure pain is visual analogue scales (VAS). [...]
CBT Decreases Resting Brain Activity of Patients with Comorbid Insomnia and Fibromyalgia
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has been used for the treatment of mood disorders and chronic conditions for a long time. Individuals suffering from chronic pain syndromes have been shown to [...]
Is Recovery from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Possible?
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) is a multifaceted and complex condition characterized by debilitating fatigue, impairments in concentration, and musculoskeletal pain. About 5 years ago, the UK government issued funding for [...]
Welcome to the the Center for Musculoskeletal Pain Research
