Molecular Switch Triggers Itch (IMAGE)

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Molecular Switch Triggers Itch

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A new study of male mice published in JNeurosci uncovers two distinct pathways through which a single molecule can cause both itchy and painful skin. The research could inform the development of drugs for a variety of skin diseases.

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Hill et al., <i>JNeurosci</i> (2018)

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