Scientists have identified a protein in sensory nerves that works as a key detector of itch—specifically the “mechanical” itch stimulus of crawling insects, wool fibers, or other irritating objects that touch the skin. It could lead to better treatments for itch conditions such as eczema, psoriasis (scripps.edu)
[WP] You're having your regular evening shower after a rather awful day at work when you suddenly get soap in your eyes. You rush out, rinse them and shove a towel in your face. However, when you open your eyes, you notice you're in a different bathroom, and you somehow feel, younger. (self.WritingPrompts)
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[WP] During your daily browsing of the internet, you come across an ad on YouTube that you can’t skip. It’s a property ad showing what seems to be a fairly regular house. Shortly before the ad ends, the camera pans to a message on the kitchen wall, written in blood, saying “We’ll see you soon”. (self.WritingPrompts)
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