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Cartwright: Lip-smacking Science

by Chris Tachibana | Nov 3, 2015

14203023293ncqjMisophonia isn’t well studied, writes Megan Cartwright @meganmicartwri, but the condition—intense annoyance at common sounds—is fairly common. If you can’t stand hearing chewing, smacking, and sniffling, read what Megan learned about treatments. See what else Megan produced during a AAAS mass media fellowship at Slate and what she’s up to now.

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