University of Pittsburgh
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healthThe Biological Paradox of Scratching an Itch
University of Pittsburgh researchers reveal why the primitive urge to scratch a mosquito bite triggers a vicious cycle of inflammation, while also offering an unexpected evolutionary defense.
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healthThe Science of the Scratch: Why You Must Resist the Itch
University of Pittsburgh research explains why scratching a bug bite creates a vicious cycle of inflammation and itch, offering new treatment insights.