/home/corante/public_html/brainwaves/ The field of neurotechnology, the focus of this blog, encompasses advances in brain science (neurons), information technology (bits) and bioengineering (genes). Up for discussion and analysis: the political, economic, ethical, and social forces that will shape the future of what will be one of the most important and fascinating stories of the coming decades. en-us zack@neuroinsights.com 2006-12-18T17:06:47-05:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://brainwaves.corante.com/archives/2006/12/18/abolishing_chronic_pain.php For those who suffer from chronic pain there is hope. A story from last week's NYTimes: "Geneticists following up the case of a 10-year old Pakistani boy who could walk on coals without discomfort have discovered a gene that is... 70718@/home/corante/public_html/brainwaves/ Sensoceutical Market 2006-12-18T17:06:47-05:00