Answer to Dictation 1
One of the most annoying things in life is an itch that won't go away.
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Answer to Dictation 2
Skin bacteria make us itch when they interact with our nerve cells.
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Answer to Dictation 3
The bacteria are linked to many diseases that cause itchiness.
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Answer to Dictation 4
It's not the nicest bug to have on you for sure.
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Answer to Dictation 5
Debilitating in patients who suffer from chronic skin conditions.
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Answer to Dictation 6
They found an enzyme that was responsible for itching.
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Answer to Dictation 7
The scientists engineered the protein and developed a drug to stop it.
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Answer to Dictation 8
This could block the itching process in humans.
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Answer to Dictation 9
They may also get small blisters and a thickening of the skin.
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Answer to Dictation 10
Eczema is twice as common in females as it is in males.
See the eczema cure lesson for the whole text.
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