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LSD Makes Your Brain More ‘Flexible’


FAR OUT

Breakthrough research shows how psychedelic drugs like LSD and psilocybin expand the brain.

Carrie Arnold | Published Apr 17, 2016

How Gila Monsters Can Treat Diabetes

CONSIDER THE MONSTER

Its spit contains enzymes that treat diabetes—but the lizard could be on its way to extinction.

Carrie Arnold | Published Apr 08, 2016

RateMyProfessor Loves Old, White Guys

IT’S A MAN’S WORLD

Students use terms like ‘brilliant’ and ‘genius’ three times more frequently when describing white, male professors.

Carrie Arnold | Published Mar 15, 2016

Diet Books Have Always Been Terrible

FITNESS CRITIC

Many people turn to diet books when they need to shed some weight. If that's their goal, they should probably look elsewhere.

Carrie Arnold | Published Mar 06, 2016

Anorexia Isn’t Just for Teenagers

SECRET STRUGGLE

Like puberty, midlife puts women at risk for eating disorders. It’s time for doctors to stop ignoring it.

Carrie Arnold | Published Feb 10, 2016

Why Do Cops See Guns That Aren’t There?

EMOTION VS. PERCEPTION

Too often, cops fire at unarmed citizens because they see a tool, a wallet, even a toy, and think it’s a gun. What happens in the brain when perception gets it wrong?

Carrie Arnold | Published Jan 22, 2016

Your Body Can Make Its Own Condom

VENUS FLY TRAP

The microbiome doesn’t stop at your gut. New research shows certain strains of bacteria can trap sexually transmitted diseases, like HIV.

Carrie Arnold | Published Oct 13, 2015

This Machine Vomits for Science

VOM DOT COM

Researchers couldn’t get people to sign up for a study about the spread of norovirus, so they built their very own puke machine.

Carrie Arnold | Published Aug 22, 2015

Can a Microbiome Treat Eating Disorders?

GOT GUTS

<p>Gut microbes have been studied as cause (and cure) for bacterial infections and bowel disease, but not eating disorders. New studies explore the tiny bugs’ huge potential.</p>

Carrie Arnold | Published Aug 19, 2015

A Latte With a Shot of Bacteria

ARTISINAL MICROBES

As we start to understand the tiny critters that flavor our coffee, we can tailor the strains and flavors.

Carrie Arnold | Published Aug 08, 2015

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