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EPISODE · Oct 11, 2024 · 4 MIN

When I scratch part of my body, why do I tingle elsewhere?

from Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists · host Dr Chris Smith

Jim writes in to say, 'Sometimes when I pinch near my knee, I will feel a tingling or tickling sensation behind one of my shoulder blades. What's up with that?' James Tytko found him an answer, with help from neuroscientist Dr Mark Hoon from the NIH... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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