Opinionated Science Episode 31: Night Owls, Inflatable Implants and Twins' Trauma

Podcast

Published: July 2, 2021

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In this episode, the TN team looks in depth at three new studies:

An investigation of how personality traits may influence whether you are morning person or night owl
An inflatable innovation that could lead to pain-relieving spinal implants becoming commonplace
A study of migraine and PTSD in identical twins that reveals the shared genetic roots of these conditions

Opinionated Science is Technology Networks’ homemade podcast, where our team of scientists-turned-journalists cut out the chewy jargon and serve up slices of the most fascinating stories from the world of science. Expect a new Opinionated Science every other Friday.

Read more from this podcast:

Early Risers and Night Owls May Have Different Personality Types

Inflatable Spinal Implant Could Help Relieve Chronic Back Pain

Twin Study Reveals Common Genetic Risk Factors for PTSD and Migraine

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Meet the Authors

Kate Robinson

Assistant Editor

Kate Robinson is an assistant editor at Technology Networks. She joined the team in 2021 after obtaining a bachelor's degree in biomedical sciences.

Lucy Lawrence

Senior Digital Content Producer

Lucy Lawrence is the Senior Digital Content Producer at Technology Networks. Her unwavering belief in the transformative power of science drives her to create exceptional content that educates, inspires, and entertains.

Ruairi J Mackenzie

RJ is a freelance science writer based in Glasgow. He covers biological and biomedical science, with a focus on the complexities and curiosities of the brain and emerging AI technologies. RJ was a science writer at Technology Networks for six years. RJ has a Master’s degree in Clinical Neurosciences from the University of Cambridge.