Migraines: Dark Times and (Pharmaceutical) Rays of Hope

Despite being commonly used interchangeably, headaches and migraines are worlds apart. Migraines are by far much more prolonged and debilitating, encompassing a range of accompanying symptoms from throbbing pain and light sensitivity to nausea and vomiting. The pathophysiology of this condition is complex and identifying potential therapeutic targets has, for a long time, eluded…