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How success breeds success in the sciences

A small number of scientists stand at the top of their fields, commanding the lion’s share of research funding, awards, citations, and prestigious academic appointments. New research shows it’s not necessarily because they are better and smarter than their peers, but rather, the result of the ‘Matthew effect.’ Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David […]

Published on April 27, 2018

Labeling alcoholic drinks as lower in strength could encourage people to drink more

Wines and beers labelled as lower in alcohol strength may increase the total amount of alcoholic drink consumed, according to a new study. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge in pioneering Self-Enhancement […]

Published on April 27, 2018

Facebook Live: Confronting Opioid Addiction

Three medications have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat opioid addiction: methadone, buprenorphine and naltrexone. But access to them depends largely on where you live. Methadone and buprenorphine are the two most popular options. But many California communities, particularly rural ones, have neither a methadone clinic nor a doctor who can […]

Published on April 26, 2018