Tamara Schneider

Tamara Schneider is a journalist with a focus on science and health topics. She has written for various publications including Washington University's news hub. Her work often covers breakthroughs in cancer research and the impact of different treatments on brain networks. Through her reporting, she aims to provide accurate, engaging information to the public about scientific advancements and their implications.

Biography:  https://medicine.wustl.edu/news/cell-biology-physiology-names-stewart-vice-chair/

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The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

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Conflicts of Interest

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Contradictions

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  • Brain flexibility is increased after psilocybin use.
  • Individuals’ functional brain networks are temporarily wiped out during a psilicybin trip and their individuality is lost until the acute effects wear off.
  • Psilocybin temporarily disrupts brain networks involved in introspective thinking for weeks.

Deceptions

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Recent Articles

Psilocybin's Lasting Impact on Brain Activity: A Week-Long Disruption of the Default Mode Network

Psilocybin's Lasting Impact on Brain Activity: A Week-Long Disruption of the Default Mode Network

Broke On: Wednesday, 17 July 2024 In a groundbreaking study, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine found that psilocybin, a psychedelic compound in magic mushrooms, disrupted brain activity in the default mode network for weeks after consumption. This loss of synchrony may explain altered perceptions and potential therapeutic benefits for conditions like depression and PTSD.