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DOI: UNRAVELING THE EVOLUTION OF PAIN SENSITIVITY: LONG-TERM INSIGHTS FROM AN ANIMAL MODEL OF SOCIAL ANXIETY
Veronica Francia , Department of Cell Biology and Neurosciences, Istituto Superiore Di Sanità, Viale Regina Elena, Rome, ItalyAbstract
This study delves into the long-term alterations in pain sensitivity within an animal model of social anxiety. Social anxiety is a prevalent psychiatric disorder that profoundly affects an individual's emotional and social well-being. The investigation utilized a well-established animal model to explore the potential connection between social anxiety and pain perception. Through a series of behavioral tests and neurobiological assessments, the study reveals the enduring changes in pain sensitivity over time, shedding light on the intricate interplay between social anxiety and pain processing. The findings offer valuable insights into the evolutionary aspects of pain sensitivity and provide a foundation for further research in understanding the complex relationship between social anxiety and pain perception in humans.
Keywords
Social anxiety, pain sensitivity, animal model
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