Logo

Brain molecule provides new insights into migraine-related light sensitivity

Brain molecule provides new insights into migraine-related light sensitivity

Scientists in the U.K., Australia and China have identified a brain molecule called NEAT1 that appears to play a central role in triggering light sensitivity (photophobia), a common and debilitating symptom of migraines. Their findings, published in The Journal of Headache and Pain, highlight how this molecule affects the brain's pain response, contributing to the uncomfortable reaction to light that's common during migraines.

👉 Full Story