Mouse study links chronic pain to disrupted sleep patterns

Researchers at WashU Medicine Anesthesiology have discovered a key link between chronic pain and sleep disruptions, a combination that can impair daily functioning, reduce quality of life, and increase healthcare costs.

Single atom editing in morphine structure could lead to safer painkillers

Researchers have developed a modified form of morphine that retains its pain-relieving power while minimizing harmful side effects, according to a study in PNAS. By changing just one atom in the molecule, the team significantly improved the drug’s safety profile.