Scratch that itch: U-M researchers identify neurons behind mechanical itch
ANN ARBOR—Take a piece of tissue, twist it into a stiff peak and brush it against the fine hair beneath your lower lip—the sensation creates an itch, but unlike the bite from a mosquito, this is called a mechanical itch. A University of Michigan team has identified the neuronal pathway, from the skin to the… Read More: Scratch that itch: U-M researchers identify neurons behind mechanical itch »
