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Discovery of an Adaptive Neuroimmune Response Driving Itch and Fast Tick Removal with Implications for Preventing Pathogen Transmission (Adv. Sci. 32/2026)

Johannes S. P. Doehl, Tiago D. Serafim, Serena Doh, Charles S. Grugan, Eva Iniguez, Luana Rogerio, Ronja Frigard, Ranadhir Dey, Pedro Cecilio, Xinglong Gu, Pang‐Yen Tseng, Aline da Silva Moreira, Mahnaz Minai, James Oristian, Hans Ackerman, Steven Brooks, Caroline Percopo, Siu‐Ping Ng, Derron A. Alves, Lucas Tirloni, Jennifer M. Anderson, Adriana Marques, Fabiano Oliveira, Shaden Kamhawi, Daniel E. Sonenshine, José M. C. Ribeiro, Mark Hoon, Jesus G. Valenzuela

Advanced Science· Volume 13· Issue 32
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Abstract

Itch-Induced Tick Removal An acquired neuroimmune mechanism, itch-induced tick removal, develops after repeated tick exposure, mobilizing T cells and macrophages at the tick bite site to trigger a rapid scratching response that facilitates timely tick removal within a critical window that preces the transmission of many tick-borne pathogens. More details can be found in the Research Article by Jesus G. Valenzuela and co-workers (DOI: 10.1002/advs.202517742).
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OpenAlex topics: Dermatology and Skin Diseases · Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders · Vagus Nerve Stimulation Research

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