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First up, The FDA is making it easier to study the medical applications of psychedelic drugs. Edgar talks about the policy change with Genny Kanter, associate professor of public policy at USC, before turning to Franklin King lV to discuss his work at MGH’s Center for the Neuroscience of Psychedelics.
Then, we’ll talk about the merits of BMI with Dr. Mara Gordon, a physician and writer based in Philadelphia.
Lastly... Do bumble bees have rhythm? A new study suggests they may. We’ll talk about the state of bee research with behavioral ecologist Philip Starks from the Starks Lab at Tufts.
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