Could the nerve cells that scratch be the solution for itch?
It can be a relief to scratch the occasional itch, but when itch gets out of control, it can become a serious health problem. How does the body know when to stop?
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It can be a relief to scratch the occasional itch, but when itch gets out of control, it can become a serious health problem. How does the body know when to stop?
Oct 13, 2023
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Living cells work better than dying cells, right? However, this is not always the case: your cells often sacrifice themselves to keep you healthy. The unsung hero of life is death.
Oct 4, 2023
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When you're sick with a fever, your doctor will likely tell you it's a sign that your immune system is defending you against an infection. Fever typically results from immune cells at infected sites sending chemical signals ...
Sep 11, 2023
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Simply the smell of seafood can make those with an allergy to it violently ill—and therefore more likely to avoid it. The same avoidance behavior is exhibited by people who develop food poisoning after eating a certain ...
Jul 13, 2023
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The molecular processes responsible for natural aging of cells are poorly understood. Studying conditions in humans where aging is accelerated due to genetic causes presents opportunities to learn about the mechanisms that ...
Jul 13, 2023
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Antibodies are crucial, not only for treating tumors and infections. Sometimes, however, the immune reaction they trigger can be too strong and end up causing more damage, for example in the case of people infected with COVID-19. ...
Jul 7, 2023
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New research is bolstering scientific understanding behind why some people are more prone to allergies than others. Researchers in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania identified how genetic differences ...
Jun 15, 2023
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It was previously believed that herpesviruses use certain body cells to replicate and other body cells to remain dormant, that is to remain inactive for a longer period of time. This dogma is now being questioned using the ...
May 30, 2023
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Maybe you can't weed your garden without sneezing. Perhaps your eyes start watering when you clean your home. Did your skin begin itching last night during dinner?
May 23, 2023
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Having a latex allergy is no fun, but it can be a real challenge for health professionals who have to work with a wide variety of medical equipment that can contain the allergen.
May 9, 2023
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