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Enduring Effects of Neurofeedback – Michelle Hampson

When real-time fMRI neurofeedback improves people’s symptoms long after treatment, might that influence the guidance that’s provided to patients, and also inform the design of future clinical trials? In episode 60, we’re joined by Michelle Hampson from Yale University's School of Medicine. She discusses her finding that people suffering from neuropsychiatric disorders may benefit from real-time fMRI neurofeedback, not only while inside the brain scanners, but also for weeks after.

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Super-precise gene editing

New gene editing method avoids some of CRISPR's shortcomings by using a "search and replace" approach that doesn't break double helix.

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Anti-hypertensive medicine before bed

Taking blood pressure medications at night may be more effective than doing so each morning.

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Ringing in the ears

Tinnitus, which affects nearly 15% of U.S. population, may affect how emotions are processed in the brain.

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What's (un)fair?

Conservatives more likely to protest when their right to social goods don't correspond to their contributions; liberals when everyone doesn't have the same level of social goods.

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Thinking about breaking up?

The more emotional support people get from outside their romantic relationships, the more negatively they view their relationship.

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Red meat vs. white

No evidence that red vs. white meat consumption reduces cardiovascular disease risk.

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