Baba Shiv: Sometimes it’s good to give up the driver’s seat

http://www.ted.com Over the years, research has shown a counterintuitive fact about human nature: That sometimes, having too much choice makes us less happy. This may even be true when it comes to medical treatment. Baba Shiv shares a fascinating study that measures why choice opens the door to doubt, and suggests that ceding control — especially on life-or-death decisions — may be the best thing for us.... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!

Mina Bissell: Experiments that point to a new understanding of cancer

http://www.ted.com For decades, researcher Mina Bissell pursued a revolutionary idea — that a cancer cell doesn’t automatically become a tumor, but rather, depends on surrounding cells (its microenvironment) for cues on how to develop. She shares the two key experiments that proved the prevailing wisdom about cancer growth was wrong.... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!