Changes to one’s pain processing system via external or cognitive influences may influence how we perceive the world around us and interact with other people. To investigate the causal effects of different types of (psycho)pharmacological pain …
The therapeutic effect of medicines is determined by more than their pharmacological properties. Factors such as the colour of a tablet, its taste and even its price have been found to significantly influence efficacy.1,2 This insight has sparked …
Feminism is about challenging power in all its forms. Applying a feminist lens to scientific research brings many advantages, such as broadening theoretical perspectives, encouraging collaboration with—and inclusion of—marginalized groups, and …
In recent years, the scientific community has called for improvements in the credibility, robustness, and reproducibility of research, characterized by higher standards of scientific evidence, increased interest in open practices, and promotion of …
Dramatic changes to the transparency, rigor, reproducibility and replicability of research practices have occurred in the last decade. Despite considerable progress towards the adoption of open science practices by researchers in many disciplines, …