How the early brain feels pain

New research published in *PAIN* has revealed that while babies can sense pain, their brains process it differently than adults do. The study tracked the development of pain-processing networks in infants, showing that sensory networks mature first, followed by emotional and then cognitive components, highlighting the importance of gentle handling and careful pain management in neonatal care.

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