New Study Uncovers Key Mechanism Behind Migraines

Researchers identify how brain proteins trigger headaches, opening paths for innovative treatments.

Migraines affect one in ten people, with a quarter experiencing sensory disturbances called auras before headaches.
The study reveals how proteins released during auras travel via cerebrospinal fluid to activate pain-signaling nerves.
This new understanding challenges previous theories about the origins of migraine pain.
Researchers identified twelve key proteins, including CGRP, which are potential targets for new migraine therapies.
The findings explain why migraines often affect only one side of the head.