The origin of itch has confounded scientists for decades. Oktay Ortakcioglu/iStockphoto.com hide caption toggle caption Oktay Ortakcioglu/iStockphoto.com Shots - Health News Why You Have To Scratch That Itch May 23, 2013 Itch can be a useful warning sign, or a maddening symptom with no cure. But the origins of itch have long been a mystery. Scientists think they've come closer to understanding the origins of itch in a molecule that makes mice scratch like mad. Why You Have To Scratch That Itch Listen · 3:41 3:41 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/186294981/186410359" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Why You Have To Scratch That Itch Listen · 3:41 3:41 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/186294981/186410359" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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