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The placebo effect unlocked: How the brain tricks itself into pain relief

Posted in Science on 27th Aug, 2024
by Alex Muller

Scientists have discovered a neural pathway from the cortex to the cerebellum that explains how the brain can create pain relief through the placebo effect.

Woman of 24 found to have no cerebellum in her brain

Posted in Medicine on 12th Sep, 2014
by Alex Muller

A woman has reached the age of 24 without anyone realising she was missing a large part of her brain. The case highlights just how adaptable the organ is.