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FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 7, 2020Common 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
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 22, 2019Scratching the surface of how your brain senses an itchResearchers identified a set of neurons in the spinal cord that transmits a light-touch signal from the skin to the brain. NPY-Y1 signaling regulates the transmission of innocuous tactile information by establishing thresholds for touch discrimination and mechanical itch reflexes. The findings shed new light on the neurobiological basis of chronic itching. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 13, 2019An itch to scratch: Potential approach to chronic itch problem identifiedBlocking the NPR1 receptor on the spinal cords of mice and humans may help reduce chronic itching. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·December 17, 2018Using 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
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 13, 2018How the Brain Tells You to Scratch That ItchResearchers shed light on the mechanism that drives the uncontrollable urge to scratch an itch. Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 11, 2017Potential New Therapy Relieves Chronic ItchPeople suffering from chronic itching as a result of a condition called chronic idiopathic pruritus found some symptom relief after taking a drug designed to treat rheumatoid arthritis, researchers report. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 29, 2015An Itch to ScratchResearchers have discovered a dedicated neural pathway that transmits the itchy feeling triggered by light touch. Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 28, 2015Promising New Compound Could Treat Chronic Itch Without Adverse Side EffectsResearchers have identified a new compound that appears to treat chronic intractable itch without the adverse side effects normally associated with medicating the condition. Read More
