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Placebos Vs Parkinson's: The Power Of Joy

Placebos Vs Parkinson's: The Power Of Joy

FromShort Wave


Placebos Vs Parkinson's: The Power Of Joy

FromShort Wave

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Length:
14 minutes
Released:
Jan 24, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Parkinson's disease is a brain disorder that leads to difficulty with walking, balance and coordination. There is currently no cure, but scientists in Pittsburgh, PA have an ambitious plan to develop a treatment based on the placebo effect. NPR science correspondent, Jon Hamilton, tells the story of how this plan came to be. It involves a batch of illegal drugs, the rabies virus, and figuring out what makes a monkey really happy. Watch the video of the cyclist with Parkinson's disease here: https://bit.ly/3GPZ6PKEmail the show at ShortWave@NPR.org.
Released:
Jan 24, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, every weekday. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join host Maddie Sofia for science on a different wavelength.