Potential new target identified for treating itch

(Washington University School of Medicine) Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found how sensory nerve cells work together to transmit itch signals from the skin to the spinal cord, where neurons then carry those signals to the brain. Their discovery may explain why some people experience various types of itching, including chronic itching, and help scientists find ways to make some types of itching stop.
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - Category: Biology Source Type: news