Scientists may have found the brain’s switch for chronic pain

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Researchers have discovered a critical region in the brain known as the caudal granular insular cortex (CGIC), which appears to control the persistence of pain signals. This 'switch' can determine whether pain diminishes or continues for extended periods, even after the initial injury has healed. In experiments with animals, disabling this pathway not only stopped chronic pain from developing but also showed potential to eliminate existing pain.