Because little is known about what causes chronic itch, he decided to explore the connection between the two and found that the answer may be in a patient's immune system. (news.stlpublicradio.org)
The new discovery may lead to more effective treatments for chronic itching that target activity in neurons involved in both pain and itch. (sciencedaily.com)
The discovery could point to treatments for people who suffer from chronic itch caused by disease or medication. (sciencemag.org)