Publications by authors named "Steven J Nichols"
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- Current knowledge of how the body processes pain is limited, highlighting the need for deeper research to foster better pain management strategies.
- Neuroimaging studies indicate that the dorsal anterior cingulate cortex (dACC) is crucial for the emotional aspects of pain perception.
- A recent study using functional MRS found that glutamate levels increase by 4.6% in the dACC during moderate pain, indicating significant neurometabolic changes that could enhance our understanding of pain mechanisms and lead to new treatment options.
The hippocampus is one of the most phylogenetically preserved structures in the mammalian brain. Engaged in a host of diverse cognitive processes, there has been increasing interest in understanding how the hippocampus dynamically supports these functions. One of the lingering questions is how to reconcile the seemingly disparate cytoarchitectonic organization, which favors a dorsal-ventral layering, with the neurofunctional topography, which has strong support for longitudinal axis (anterior-posterior) and medial-lateral orientation.
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