At Odds: Less Sensory Neurons Induce Stronger Sensations of Itch (VIDEO)

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A video of an older mouse experiencing mechanical stimulation. The stimulation evoked scratching behavior in aged mice in a manner not observed in young mice.

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J. Feng et al., <em>Science</em> (2018)

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