Scientists Discover Why We Know When to Stop Scratching an Itch
February 21, 2026
February 21, 2026
ROCKVILLE, Maryland, Feb. 21 [Category: Science] -- The Biophysical Society issued the following news release:
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Scientists Discover Why We Know When to Stop Scratching an Itch
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BETHESDA, MD - When you scratch an itch, something tells your brain when to stop. That moment of relief, when scratching feels "enough," is not accidental. Scientists have now identified a key molecular and neural mechanism behind this built-in braking sy . . .
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Scientists Discover Why We Know When to Stop Scratching an Itch
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BETHESDA, MD - When you scratch an itch, something tells your brain when to stop. That moment of relief, when scratching feels "enough," is not accidental. Scientists have now identified a key molecular and neural mechanism behind this built-in braking sy . . .