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

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