16:54
Unlocking Parkinson’s Disease
Science journalist Jon Palfreman shares his own journey with Parkinson’s disease and new treatments for patients.
From Shaking Palsy to Parkinson’s: Defining a Neurodegenerative Disease
An excerpt from “Brain Storms: The Race to Unlock the Mysteries of Parkinson’s Disease.”
24:14
The Science Of Story Time
Studies have shown that talking with your child promotes literacy. Now a new study in “Psychological Science” suggests reading to them may give them an even bigger edge.
28:56
A Tribute to Oliver Sacks
Neurologist, writer, motorcycle racer, weightlifter, swimmer, and enthusiast of ferns, cycads, cephalopods and minerals—Oliver Sacks was a modern day Renaissance man.
16:54
The Forgotten History Of Autism
In his new book, “NeuroTribes,” science writer Steve Silberman documents how politics and self-promoting scientists have altered our understanding of the condition over the years.
A Cure For The Colorblindness Blues
Using a virus-based gene therapy and a group of highly trained monkeys, Maureen and Jay Neitz may have created a cure for colorblindness.
17:25
Putting Scientific Research to the Test
Out of 100 psychology studies, researchers were able to reproduce the original results in less than half.
Does Sound Affect the Way We Taste?
Research suggests that sound is the “forgotten sense” when it comes to how we perceive flavors.