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·June 13, 2018·2 min read

Neuropeptide Involved in Transmitting Itch Signal in Eczema Identified

Researchers implicate the neuropeptide NPPB in generating the itching sensation symptomatic of eczema.

Image shows itch and pain sensory neurons.

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·October 3, 2017·3 min read

‘Gatekeeper’ in Itching Sensation Plays No Role in Pain Transmission

Researchers reveal a neurotransmitter implicated in the itch sensation plays no role in the transmission of pain sensations.

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·September 11, 2017·6 min read

Potential New Therapy Relieves Chronic Itch

People 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.

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·March 12, 2017·4 min read

Brain Hardwired to Respond to Others’ Itching: Mouse Study

According to researchers, socially contagious itching may be hard wired in the brain.

Image shows neurons and a person itching.

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·February 23, 2017·4 min read

Itch Neurons Play Role in Pain Management

Study could help explain how pain often follows a chemical induced itch.

Image shows amouse skin with a poison ivy rash.

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·November 7, 2016·5 min read

Antibody Can Soothe Raging, Nerve Driven Poison Ivy Itch

Researchers have successfully blocked an immune system protein with an antibody to stop itching associated with poison ivy contact.

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·July 19, 2016·5 min read

Potential New Target to Treat Itching

A new study reports on how sensory neurons work together to transmit itch signals from the skin, via the spinal cord and to the brain.

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·June 1, 2016·4 min read

New Class of Pain Relievers Discovered and Tested

Researchers say a new compound simultaneously blocks two sought after pain targets.

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·March 11, 2016·5 min read

Skin Has the Nerve to Tell You to Scratch

Study identifies a potential drug target in the skin for itching.

Image of neurons in a mouse spinal cord.

Featured Neuroscience

·October 29, 2015·4 min read

An Itch to Scratch

Researchers have discovered a dedicated neural pathway that transmits the itchy feeling triggered by light touch.

The image shows the itch and pain neurons.

Featured Genetics

·October 15, 2013·3 min read

Scientists Unravel Mechanisms in Chronic Itching

Neurons which send itch signals also co-opt pain neurons to intensify the itching sensation, a new study reports.

The image shows a person scratching their arm.

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·October 3, 2013·4 min read

Blocking Nerve Cells Could Halt Itching Symptoms of Eczema

Researchers investigated how the nervous system interacts with the immune system to cause the inflammation and itching associated with eczema. The findings could lead to new treatment options for eczema sufferers.