Tag: Scratching
This itch-triggering protein also sends signals to stop scratching
Itching is a common sensation that everyone experiences from time to time. However, for some people, itching can…
This inside-out planetary system has astronomers scratching their heads
The star LHS 1903 is a red dwarf located approximately 116 light-years away, with four planets orbiting around…
Scratching an itch is so good, and so bad
One avenue of research involves targeting the immune cells involved in the itch response. Mast cells, for example,…