December 2016 PMID 27457037

The development of the nociceptive brain.

Madeleine Verriotis, Pishan Chang, Maria Fitzgerald, Lorenzo Fabrizi

Mentions

9
Peak: 4 in Sep 2023
across 3 sources since Sep 2023

Extended reach

8,781
potential audience

Total likes

53

Video views

6,422

Mentions per month

Sep 2023 – Feb 2025

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions reflect moderate agreement and interest, exemplified by the statement that pain arises from a network of brain activity without claiming unique pain signals, while some users show dismissiveness, as seen in one comment suggesting to read the paper or ignore it, indicating a casual attitude towards scientific engagement.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the complexity of pain perception and highlight the role of brain networks, indicating general agreement with the article's views.

InterestModerate interest

The discussions show moderate interest, with some users engaging with the scientific concepts, while others are indifferent or dismissive.

EngagementNeutral engagement

The tone is mostly superficial, with minimal deep analysis or detailed engagement with the research findings.

ImpactNeutral impact

The overall impact appears limited, as discussions mainly reference the topic casually rather than advocating for significant changes or implications.

Abstract in brief

  • The review explores how and when the infant brain begins to experience pain, noting that while the brain responds to harmful stimuli from birth, the development of mature pain processing networks is not fully understood.
  • It discusses the structural and functional development of brain connections in infants, focusing on cortical and subcortical networks essential for pain perception, and examines evidence from neurophysiological and hemodynamic studies.
  • The article emphasizes the need for further research, including animal studies, to deepen understanding of nociceptive development, as current knowledge about how pain experience emerges in early life remains limited.]

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MissAnthrope
@LyssAnthrope · X

"The current view of pain is that it arises from a distributed network of brain activity, none of which is unique to pain, but when coordinated or synchronized results in the sensory, emotional, motivational, and cognitive experience that is pain." https://t.co/qUzkcnQM5x https://t.co/2TmjAZJlqW

Feb 25, 2025 · 1 like · 1,180 followers View post →
MissAnthrope
@LyssAnthrope · X

@realBockmann Re nociception https://t.co/qUzkcnQefZ Or read the paper. Or don't. It's all up to you. https://t.co/0ZkNsPOWe5

Apr 9, 2024 · 1,180 followers View post →

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MissAnthrope
@LyssAnthrope · X

"The current view of pain is that it arises from a distributed network of brain activity, none of which is unique to pain, but when coordinated or synchronized results in the sensory, emotional, motivational, and cognitive experience that is pain." https://t.co/qUzkcnQM5x https://t.co/2TmjAZJlqW

Feb 25, 2025 · 1 like · 1,180 followers View post →
MissAnthrope
@LyssAnthrope · X

@realBockmann Re nociception https://t.co/qUzkcnQefZ Or read the paper. Or don't. It's all up to you. https://t.co/0ZkNsPOWe5

Apr 9, 2024 · 1,180 followers View post →