Flipping the switch on itch

(North Carolina State University) Researchers have pinpointed a particular neuropeptide associated with transmitting itch signals in mice with atopic dermatitis. The work sheds further light on the pathways involved in transmitting itch sensations from the peripheral (skin) to the central (spinal cord) nervous system.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news