Understanding Pain, Addiction, and Relapse with Wireless Photometry

Explore how researchers at Washington University use wireless fiber photometry (TeleFipho) to study sex-based differences in opioid misuse and relapse. Their work reveals how pain and hormones impact brain reward circuits—and why these effects vary between males and females.

Innovative Approach: See how wireless photometry enables chronic, real-time recordings in freely moving animals.

Research Impact: Understand the connection between pain, emotional state, and relapse risk.

Future Focus: Learn how this model is being expanded to include alcohol use and anxiety-related behavior.

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