Scientists have identified a neural feedback mechanism that helps determine when scratching an itch should stop.

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have mapped a neural circuit in the brain involved in the complex relationship between itch and stress. Their findings, published in Cell Reports, ...

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 ...

When you scratch an itch, something tells your brain when to stop. That moment of relief, when scratching feels "enough," is not accidental.

If you’re a devoted pet parent, chances are you and your cat share a strong bond—but even the closest companions can have ...

Researchers identify the TRPV4 ion channel as the body's internal "stop scratching" signal, offering new hope for chronic itch relief.

The TRPV4 protein’s dual nature, found in studies with mice, may complicate the hunt for human itch treatments ...

Outside of winter, chronic itch affects millions of people with conditions including eczema, psoriasis, and kidney disease.

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