28 Nov 2023 --- Researchers at Harvard Medical School uncover the mystery of itch. For the first time, they identify a common skin bacteria, Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), as the culprit behind the irritation. The findings, reported in the journal Cell, shed light on the relationship between microbes and skin, offering new ways intherapeutic interventions for eczema and dermatitis.
