Published: 16-01-2025 08:37 | Updated: 17-01-2025 08:59
New research links cells commonly associated with ageing to chronic pain and headaches

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Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have discovered that cells commonly associated with ageing and age-related diseases, known as senescent cells, may play a significant role in chronic pain and potentially headaches. This process has been linked to various conditions, including cancer and heart disease.
A number of experts in the field of pain research have provided a commentary on the work behind this study, which is part of an interview initiative organised by the Migraine Science Collaboration (MSC), and led by Neil Andrews.
Read the full article: "When Cells Age: A New Contributor to Chronic Pain – and Potentially to Headache, Too"