Topic: Center for the Study of Itch October 4, 2022 Scientists ID pathway that triggers mice to scratch when they see others do the sameBehavior surprisingly does not require brain’s visual cortex.News Release April 28, 2022 Neural pathway key to sensation of pleasant touch identifiedSimilar to itch, pleasant touch transmitted by specific neuropeptide and neural circuit.News Release June 15, 2021 What makes us sneeze?Molecules, nerve cells in brain trigger sneezes; understanding may point to ways to quell spread of infectious viruses.News Release January 14, 2021 Acute itching in eczema patients linked to environmental allergensNewly identified pathway explains why antihistamine drugs often don’t work to control severe itch.News Release February 26, 2020 Revving up immune system may help treat eczemaBoosting natural killer cells in mice improves skin rash.News Release, Video June 4, 2019 How to make your feet stop itching at nightSource: Men's Health May 12, 2019 When to start worrying about a chronic itchSource: Washington Post June 26, 2018 Chemotherapy-induced diarrhea traced to immune cellsPotential new drug target identified.News Release May 3, 2018 How a light touch can spur severe itchingAging linked to decline in cells that control itch response.News Release April 17, 2018 New clues point to relief for chronic itchingTargeting an opioid receptor calms itch.News Release September 15, 2017 Chen named Shelden Professor in AnesthesiologyExpert in itch discovered first itch-specific gene.News Release September 7, 2017 Potential new therapy relieves chronic itchFDA-approved arthritis drug may work in new ways to fight itch.News Release March 9, 2017 Brain hardwired to respond to others’ itchingResearchers discover why mice scratch in response to other mice scratching.News Release July 19, 2016 Potential new target identified for treating itchFindings suggest nerve receptors work in concert to transmit itch signals.News Release May 25, 2016 Itching for no reason? Immune system may be at faultResearchers identify irregularities that may cause itching.News Release July 9, 2015 Four medical students selected as Howard Hughes fellowsStudents are among 68 nationwide selected for a year of mentored research training.Medical Campus & Community, School of Medicine, Video Posts navigation