Scientists are studying a mechanism that helps tell the brain to stop scratching.

People who can’t stop scratching itches may finally have a culprit to blame. In mice (and probably people), a protein called TRPV4 is involved both in starting an itch and stopping it after scratching ...

When you scratch an itch, something tells your brain when to stop. That moment of relief, when scratching feels "enough," is not accidental. Scientists have now identified a key molecular and neural ...

Let's be honest: having breasts can come with a few logistical challenges. Between finding the perfect bra and dealing with gravity, there is one annoying guest that tends to come along uninvited as ...

Relief for millions of eczema patients is a major step nearer after scientists discovered why we know when to stop scratching an itch.

TRPV4, an ion channel, is found in neurons classically associated with touch, called Aβ low-threshold mechanoreceptors. New research indicates that TRPV4 can generate itch, but it also helps trigger a ...

Relief for millions of eczema patients is a major step nearer after scientists discovered why we know when to stop scratching an itch. Researchers have identified a sensory channel that acts as the ...