Religion – A “Natural” Phenomenon?
by Divya Mathur, PhD31
All human societies have some phenomenon that can be described as religion. It is difficult to understand why religion is... READ MORE →
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Natural Good, Chemical Bad – Right?
by Rachel Danks, PhDArsenic sandwich anyone? Mercury soup, deadly nightshade surprise? No? Really? Well, I’m baffled! They’re all natural... READ MORE →
Time for a Change – Gender Reassignment
by T. A. McNamee, MDI still remember him plainly: middle-aged, married, paunchy around the middle. He didn’t come in to the clinic because... READ MORE →
What is Free Will?
by Jared Tanner, PhDThis post continues my discussion of free will and determinism in neuroscience. Due to the relatively brief nature of these... READ MORE →
Medical Controversy – When Does Life Begin?
by Sajid Surve, DOOne of the most contested questions in history is a seemingly simple one: When does life begin? Different cultures and societies... READ MORE →
Emotions and the Brain
by Joseph Kim, MD, MPHI’ve recently started to think about emotions. I’m not a very emotional person. I guess I’m just like many other men.... READ MORE →
Relying on a Peripheral Brain
by Joseph Kim, MD, MPHIn the old days, medical students used to walk around with pockets bursting at the seams. Why? Because they were carrying... READ MORE →
How Many Babies Is Too Many?
by Maria Goddard, MDLike many of you, I have watched as the world has been captivated by the birth of the octuplets to Nadya Suleman. To say... READ MORE →
Bias and the Brain
by Joseph Kim, MD, MPHThere has recently been a lot of discussion revolving around bias and medical education. Many people are asking the question,... READ MORE →
Is Sugar the New Cocaine?
by Jennifer Gibson, PharmDRefined sugars have only relatively recently appeared in the diets of most people. Regulatory pathways that balance calorie... READ MORE →
New ‘Brain Games’ Exclusive Preview – Times Square Mass Mind Reading
This Sunday February 14th (9 p.m. ET), the Emmy-nominated Brain Games tv-show is back! Wonder junkie Jason Silva returns to our screens, teaming up with... READ MORE →
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