Itching

New research at Washington University has found evidence that challenges the long-held belief that itching is just a milder form of pain. This finding comes after researchers noted that mice bred without an itch-receptor gene known as called gastrin-releasing peptide receptor (GRPR), or mice that had this gene blocked, could still feel pain. But these mice experienced less itching than mice whose GRPR gene was not affected. Scientists say their finding could be useful in treating the itching ass... Read more »