Uncovering the culprit behind the itch

Harvard scientists show for the first time that a common microbe can cause itch by activating nerve cells in the skin. They may also have a solution to the problem.

Ekaterina Pesheva • harvard
Nov. 22, 2023 • ~9 min

Vitamin D reduced rate of autoimmune diseases by 22%

A new study finds vitamin D supplements with or without omega-3s decreased the risk of autoimmune diseases by 22 percent compared to placebo.

Haley Bridger • harvard
Jan. 26, 2022 • ~5 min

Treatment significantly reduces symptoms of psoriasis in mice

Researchers have created a treatment that when applied directly to the skin in a mouse model of psoriasis, significantly reduces levels of inflammation and symptoms of psoriasis without systemic side effects.

Lindsay Brownell • harvard
July 22, 2020 • ~9 min

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