Name: Could a drug prevent depression and PTSD?
Uploaded: 2016-12-14T15:51:48Z
Duration: 18 min 14 s
Description: The path to better medicine is paved with accidental yet revolutionary discoveries. In this well-told tale of how science happens, neuroscientist Beck Brachman shares news of a serendipitous breakthrough treatment that may prevent mental disorders like depression and PTSD from ever developing. And listen for an unexpected -- and controversial -- twist.

The path to better medicine is paved with accidental yet revolutionary discoveries. In this well-told tale of how science happens, neuroscientist Beck Brachman shares news of a serendipitous breakthrough treatment that may prevent mental disorders like depression and PTSD from ever developing. And listen for an unexpected -- and controversial -- twist. 

Beck Brachman: Could a drug prevent depression and PTSD?

Could a drug prevent depression and PTSD?

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