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You can smell fear, say scientists
Published December 4, 2008, 11:24 am, The Hindu
The smell of fear, one of the most terrible cliches of pulp fiction, is actually founded in fact, scientists claimed on Thursday. People can unconsciously detect whether someone is stressed or scared by smelling a chemical pheromone ...
People can really smell fear
Published December 4, 2008, 9:56 am, The Times of India
NEW YORK: Researchers have suggested that humans can detect the scent of fear and being scared is “contagious”, a finding that could be used for security and military purposes.
Genes Determine Whether Sugar Pills Work
Published December 4, 2008, 9:17 am, Medical News Today
It is a well-known fact 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.
New research reveals humans really can smell fear
Published December 4, 2008, 8:09 am, Guardian Unlimited
The smell of fear, one of the most terrible cliches of pulp fiction, is actually founded in fact, scientists claim today. People can unconsciously detect whether someone is stressed or scared by smelling a chemical pheromone released in their sweat, according to researchers who have investigated the underarm secretions of petrified skydivers. The team found that the smell of fear ...
The smell of fear is real, say scientists
Published December 4, 2008, 8:09 am, Guardian Unlimited
The smell of fear, one of the most terrible cliches of pulp fiction, is founded in fact, scientists claim today. People can unconsciously detect whether someone is stressed or scared by smelling a chemical pheromone released in their sweat, according to researchers who have investigated the underarm secretions of petrified skydivers. The team found that the smell of fear triggered a ...
Gene behind 'placebo effect' identified
Published December 4, 2008, 4:36 am, New Kerala
London, Dec 4 : Scientists have discovered a gene behind increased vulnerability to the 'placebo effect'- the mysterious capacity which enables some people to benefit from sham treatments.
It's not just the power of suggestion: 'Placebo effect' is in the genes
Published December 4, 2008, 1:39 am, Daily Mail
Why some people miraculously get better when given a dummy drug called a placebo has baffled doctors for years. But scientists have now linked the mysterious phenomenon to a gene.
Genes Determine Whether Sugar Pills Work
Published December 3, 2008, 9:42 pm, Science Daily
It is a well-known fact 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. Researchers have now found gene variants that can impact the placebo effect and a mechanism in the brain that characterizes those who respond to placebos.
Discovery of gene variants that impact the placebo effect
Published December 3, 2008, 8:37 pm, News-Medical-Net
It is a well-known fact in drug trials that individuals can respond just as well to placebos, sugar pills, as to the active drug.
Study shows promise for placebos as personalized medicine
Published December 3, 2008, 8:32 pm, Ars Technica
The promise of personalized medicine is that we can tailor therapies to individuals based on a knowledge of their genetics. A new study suggests the same applies to placeboes. Read More...
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