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
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