Description

On today’s episode: Scientists mapped out half a billion connections in section of brain the size of a grain of sand. Can you treat PMS with placebos? Some scientists tried to find out. All that and more today on All Around Science...

RESOURCES

• Scientists complete largest wiring diagram and functional map of the brain to date - Allen Institute
• Efficacy of open-label placebos for premenstrual syndrome: a randomised controlled trial | BMJ
• Placebo pills found to significantly reduce premenstrual syndrome symptoms | Contemporary OB/GYN
• Open-label placebo appears to reduce premenstrual symptoms, study suggests
• Reddit discussion of study

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Writing - Bobby Frankenberger & Maura Armstrong

Booking - September McCrady 

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