Itch is one of the most primal sensations, being both ubiquitous and important for the well-
being of animals. For more than a century, a desire to understand how itch is encoded by the …

Chronic itch is associated with increased stress, anxiety, and other mood disorders. In turn,
stress and anxiety exacerbate itch, leading to a vicious cycle that affects patient behavior …

The itch-scratch reflex serves as a protective mechanism in everyday life. However, chronic
persistent itching can be devastating. Despite the clinical importance of the itch sensation, its …

Various studies and researchers have proposed a link between contagious yawning and
empathy, yet the conceptual basis for the proposed connection is not clear and deserves …

Primates explore the visual world through eye-movement sequences. Saccades bring
details of interest into the fovea, while fixations stabilize the image [1]. During natural vision …

All humans experience itch in the course of their life. Even a discussion on the topic of itch or
seeing people scratch can evoke the desire to scratch. These events are coined “contagious …

Recognising conspecifics' emotional expressions is important for nonhuman primates to
navigate their physical and social environment. We address two possible mechanisms …

Behavioural contagion is a widespread phenomenon in animal species, which is thought to
promote coordination and group cohesion. Among non-human primates, however, there is …

Currently, disgust is regarded as the main adaptation for defence against pathogens and
parasites in humans. Disgust's motivational and behavioural features, including withdrawal …

Itch is a complex sensory and emotional experience. Functional brain imaging studies have
been performed to identify brain regions associated with this complex experience, and these …