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neuroscience2 years ago•4 min saved

Unveiling the Sensory Power of Hair Follicles

Researchers at Imperial College London have discovered a previously unknown mechanism within hair follicles that allows us to detect touch. Hair follicle cells, in addition to nerve endings in the skin, can sense touch and release neurotransmitters histamine and serotonin in response. This finding may provide insights into the role of histamine in inflammatory skin conditions like eczema. The study was conducted using cell cultures and further research is needed to confirm the findings in living organisms.

via Neuroscience News|

#hair-follicles #histamine #neuroscience

science2 years ago•1 min saved

Unveiling the Multitasking Abilities of Fruit-Fly Eye Cells

Light receptor cells in the visual systems of fruit flies transmit both histamine and acetylcholine in response to the same light signal. These molecules act on different neurons, with one type creating an image and the other synchronizing biological rhythms with the day-night cycle.

via Nature.com|

#acetylcholine #fruit-flies #histamine

health2 years ago•5 min saved

Man's Immunity to Ticks Sparks Hope for Tick Vaccine Amidst Spike in Deadly Illness

Richard Ostfeld, a community ecologist, has developed acquired tick resistance (ATR) which causes ticks to die when they bite him. His immunity to ticks could pave the way for a tick vaccine. When a tick bites Ostfeld, white blood cells rush to the scene and release an inflammatory chemical called histamine which kills the ticks. ATR protects him from tick-borne diseases such as Lyme disease or babesiosis. Scientists are looking into inducing ATR in humans to develop a vaccine against ticks themselves, protecting against all the pathogens inside them.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#acquired-tick-resistance #health #histamine

health2 years ago•7 min saved

Hay fever: Avoiding certain foods and gut health could hold the key to relief.

Certain foods such as aged cheese, red wine, bacon, chocolate, and melon can trigger hay fever symptoms due to their high amounts of histamine and pollen. Histamine is the chemical that causes an allergic reaction, and it is found in fermented and aged foods. Additionally, some fruits, vegetables, nuts, and cereals can trigger hay fever symptoms due to oral allergy syndrome. However, cooking the food can reduce the allergy, and not all dairy and fruits cause this problem.

via Daily Mail|

#dietary-restrictions #food-allergies #hay-fever