The Neuroscience of Itch

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The People's Scientist

Dr. Stephanie Caligiuri

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The People's Scientist is a weekly podcast covering the latest scientific findings on Neuroscience, Physiology, and Nutrition. I, your host, Dr. Stephanie Caligiuri, hold a Bachelor and Master degree in Nutritional Science, a PhD in Physiology, and Fellowship in Behavioral Neuroscience. I am currently a Scientist (Research Fellow) at Mount Sinai Hospital in NYC. Every week, I will provide you scientific evidence on important topics pertaining to our brain, body, and nutrition. In the past I have covered intermittent fasting, CRISPR gene editing for cancer therapy, using our own neurobiology to create new habits and break old habits, nicotine and the risk for type 2 diabetes, apple cider vinegar, our diet and depression, bitter tastants as a way to modulate cravings, and far more. Become a part of The People's Scientist Army today by subscribing and becoming more knowledgeable every week.

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The Neuroscience of Itch

The People's Scientist

26 minutes 1 second

2 years ago

The Neuroscience of Itch

In Episode 146 I share some recent scientific evidence on the Neuroscience of Itch. We have yet to fully grasp this relatively new area of science but we appreciate that sensory fibers in the skin send signals along our spinal cord to the thalamus of our brain. But did you know that scratching can be contagious? If we see someone scratch, we may feel inclined to unconsciously scratch as well. This is related to mirror neurons. I get into the neuroscience behind different types of itch, the causes, and how we understand the science behind itch today. Tune in for details!

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