FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 6, 2021·3 min readStudy Uncovers Link Between Allergies and Mental Health ConditionsPeople living with common allergies such as asthma, hay fever, and atopic dermatitis are at greater risk of developing depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and neuroticism. Researchers report the link was likely not causal.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·April 2, 2021·5 min readUnderstanding Itch: New Insights at the Intersection of the Nervous System & Immune SystemCysteine leukotriene receptor 2 appears to be a key player in chronic itch, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 7, 2020·2 min readCommon protein in skin can ‘turn on’ allergic itchPeriostin can directly activate neurons associated with itching. Blocking periostin receptors reduced itch response in mouse models of chronic allergic itching.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·December 17, 2018·3 min readUsing Light to Stop ItchResearchers have developed a light sensitive chemical that binds to specialized nerve cells. When illuminated by near infrared light, the chemical helps stop an itch, allowing for skin healing.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·June 13, 2018·2 min readNeuropeptide Involved in Transmitting Itch Signal in Eczema IdentifiedResearchers implicate the neuropeptide NPPB in generating the itching sensation symptomatic of eczema.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·May 19, 2015·3 min readCause of Balance and Movement Problems in Multiple Sclerosis IdentifiedNew findings could help point the way to new targets for developing treatments for multiple sclerosis.Read More
