- Science
- By Laura Sinpetru
- October 31st, 2014
Why Scratching an Itch Makes It Worse, as Explained by Science
Scratching an itch causes the brain to release serotonin, this compound in turn intensifies the itch sensation
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 24th, 2013
Science Explains How and Why We Get Itches
There's a molecular trigger for itchiness, scientists claim to have found it
- Health
- By Cristina Macari
- November 23rd, 2012
Itchy Empathy: Seeing Someone Scratch Makes Us Itch Too
Skin disorders might be cured more easily if we understand why people itch
- Behavior/Humans
- By Stefan Anitei
- February 1st, 2008
Why Is Scratching So Pleasant?
The brain mechanism of the scratching has been revealed!
- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Stefan Anitei
- July 26th, 2007
The 'Itch Gene' Has Been Found!
Itching, different from pain