Antidepressant Drug Test
A blood test reveals how well a patient may respond to a particular antidepressant.
Counting Pigeons
New research suggests that pigeons, like monkeys, can count.
Predicting Side Effects
Computer scientists have developed a mathematical model to predict a drug’s side-effects before they …
Spider Brains
Some spiders' brains are so big they spill over into their legs.
The Oldest Oldies
Some of the first sound recordings ever made are finally being heard again.
Podcast for 30 December 2011
DRUGS & ROCK 'N ROLL - Predicting drug side-effects before they can harm patients. A blood test …
Critter Chemicals Roundup
Some of the most potent antibiotics and insecticides come from animals. Researchers have identified …
Video Game Brains
Violent video games can affect brain activity well after the games are over.
Collecting & Hoarding
A listener asks why some people become collectors and hoarders.
Eye-Witness Accuracy
Tracking witnesses’ eye movements may help reveal what they’ve really seen.
Old Brains
Preserved brains from the early 20th century may shed light on mental illness.