The Neuroscience of Itch
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In Episode 146 I share some recent scientific evidence on the Neuroscience of Itch. We have yet to fully grasp this relatively new area of science but we appreciate that sensory fibers in the skin send signals along our spinal cord to the thalamus of our brain. But did you know that scratching can be contagious? If we see someone scratch, we may feel inclined to unconsciously scratch as well. This is related to mirror neurons. I get into the neuroscience behind different types of itch, the causes, and how we understand the science behind itch today. Tune in for details!
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