placebo effect
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.
The placebo effect: A new study underscores its remarkable power
Posted in Medicine on 13th Jan, 2014
by Alex Muller
According to new research, the effects of a placebo are so powerful that an inert pill has a good chance of reducing symptoms, even if patients know they are taking a dummy pill.