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Scientific American Frontiers • Season 13 Episode 7
The Wonder PillNew Window
Scientists attempt to untangle and harness the mysterious power of the placebo affect.


 Chapter 1: A Different Way to Heal
 Chapter 2: Brainwaves Lift the Blues
 Chapter 3: Expectation Pays
 Chapter 4: Snuffing the Sniffles
 Chapter 5: Healing Rituals

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