Studies have shown that even something as subtle as a doctor’s expectations of whether a treatment will work can affect the healing process. A scientist explains how genetics influences the placebo effect, what the placebo effect can tell us about pain, and what researchers are still learning.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Kathryn Hall Guest
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