Genes determine whether placebos work

Wednesday, December 3, 2008 - 18:07 in Psychology & Sociology

It is well-known in drug trials that individuals can respond just as well to placebos, sugar pills, as to the active drug. On the other hand, it is difficult to explain why only certain people get better from placebos. read more

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