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On this week’s Opinionated Science, the team takes a look at the growing potential of psychedelic medicine. In this episode, we take a deep dive into four leading psychedelic compounds: psilocybin, MDMA, ketamine and DMT.

Explore the medical condition known as bipolar disorder, and learn about its symptoms, causes, and treatments.

Dr Ben Goult, a researcher from the University of Kent's School of Biosciences, has proposed a new theory for understanding brain and memory function. It suggests that the brain is a giant supercomputer, running a form of binary code. Neuroscience News and Research spoke to Ben to find out more.

Over recent years, single-cell sequencing has become a method ubiquitously used across several different areas of biological research. Why have so many researchers so rapidly adopted this relatively novel set of techniques and how can they be applied?

Noldus develops innovative solutions for behavioural research, varying from industry standard software packages and lab equipment to fully integrated labs including installation, training and support.

Dig into the discovery of antidepressant drugs, how they work, and what we still don’t know about depression.

In this episode, the team round up some of the best and weirdest science from the last month. We investigate some innovative methods being used to control invasive squirrels, a new technology that could partially restore sight and an innovative memory technique beloved by ancient greeks, memory maestros and TV detectives.

In this installment of Teach Me in 10, we're joined by Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Psychoanalyst, bestselling author, columnist and podcast host Dr Gail Saltz, a go-to expert on several physiological and mental health issues.

In this installment of Teach Me in 10, we're joined by Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Psychoanalyst, bestselling author, columnist and podcast host Dr Gail Saltz. Dr Saltz examines the connection between the potential for great talent, and conditions that are commonly thought of as "disabilities".

Can we predict psychotic disorders using a blood test? This week on Teach Me in 10, we're joined by psychiatrist and PhD student Dr David Mongan, who talks to us about proteomic prediction models for psychotic disorders and psychotic experiences.