Scientists have identified a neural feedback mechanism that helps determine when scratching an itch should stop.
When you scratch an itch, something tells your brain when to stop. That moment of relief, when scratching feels "enough," is not accidental.
Researchers identify the TRPV4 ion channel as the body's internal "stop scratching" signal, offering new hope for chronic itch relief.
The TRPV4 protein’s dual nature, found in studies with mice, may complicate the hunt for human itch treatments ...
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