Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Gary H Duncan"
- Gary H Duncan's recent research primarily explores the intricacies of pain perception, memory, and response, utilizing psychophysical methods, neuroimaging, and studies on meditation to understand the relationship between brain structure, function, and pain experiences.
- His studies have shown that practices like Zen meditation may reduce pain sensitivity through associated changes in cortical thickness, while also highlighting the role of the mesolimbic reward system in individual placebo responses to pain treatments.
- Duncan's work also focuses on understanding the neural mechanisms underlying attention and decision-making in pain contexts, as well as the interaction between cardiovascular factors and pain modulation, demonstrating a multifaceted approach to understanding pain and its psychological and physiological components.
