It happened thanks to a new study by US scientists. The experts - physicians from the University of Minnesota, set out to determine why people in general, are scratched. The study found an interesting detail. It turns out that scratching the skin, people block the action of certain nerve cells. These cells are responsible for the transfer of specific experiences - itching - directly into the human brain. Scratch act on cells in such a way that the brain does not receive signals of itching.
Experimenters, inspired by the results of their work, hoping that it will help to develop an effective cure Chronic scabies and defeat the disease. The development of medicines will be based on the creation of artificial "effect scratching ". So, it may soon thousands of people will be spared from unpleasant illness and physical discomfort.
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