Researchers identify the TRPV4 ion channel as the body's internal "stop scratching" signal, offering new hope for chronic itch relief.

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Mosquito bites are itchy and we tend to scratch itchy things. The scratching feels good in the short term but tends to hasten and exacerbate swelling and inflammation. This leads to more scratching ...

Researchers identify a neural circuit in the lateral hypothalamus that suppresses itch during acute stress, offering new insights into chronic itch management.

How does the body know when to stop scratching an itch? New research is giving us more insight. Scientists have long known about the itch-scratch cycle. When an irritant gets on your skin, a ...

Bengaluru: Anyone who has been caught in a tense moment knows the feeling: a mosquito bite or a skin irritation seems to fade into the background when the mind is gripped by stress. Now, scientists in ...

There are a lot of videos in the “satisfying video” genre of internet content. There are pimple-popping videos and even videos of cow hoof-trimming. And then there’s a whole slew of ASMR videos, which ...