Aspen Ideas Festival: Can placebos cure pain?
Science writer Jo Marchant spoke about the power of placebos at the Aspen Ideas Festival.
Leigh Vogel | Aspen Ideas FestivalScience writer Jo Marchant has studied decades of research on the effectiveness of placebos. She says the science shows our brains have an "inner pharmacy" and the placebo response is particularly significant for reducing pain.
Jo Marchant has a PhD in genetics and medical microbiology and is the author of "Cure: A Journey Into the Science of Mind Over Body. She spoke June 26, 2016 at the Aspen Ideas Festival in Aspen, Colorado.
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