Seth Grant talks about Synapse Complexity (BS 176)
Seth Grant (click to play audio)BS 176 is my fifth interview with molecular biologist and neuroscientistDr. Seth Grant from The University of Edinburgh. Dr. Grant was recently recognized for his pioneering work by the Federation of European Neuroscientists. He continues to make fundamental discoveries about the structure and function of the synapse and this month we discuss the discovery that synapse complexity and diversity is greater than expected, along with the implications of these discoveries. Dr. Grant first appeared onBrain Science back in 2008. So in this interview, I also asked him to take us back ...
Source: the Brain Science Podcast and Blog with Dr. Ginger Campbell - September 25, 2020 Category: Neuroscience Authors: Ginger Campbell, MD Tags: Brain Evolution Brain Research Interviews Neuroscience Podcast Show Notes Source Type: podcasts
Seth Grant talks about Synapse Complexity (BS 176)
Seth Grant (click to play audio)BS 176 is my fifth interview with molecular biologist and neuroscientistDr. Seth Grant from The University of Edinburgh. Dr. Grant was recently recognized for his pioneering work by the Federation of European Neuroscientists. He continues to make fundamental discoveries about the structure and function of the synapse and this month we discuss the discovery that synapse complexity and diversity is greater than expected, along with the implications of these discoveries. Dr. Grant first appeared onBrain Science back in 2008. So in this interview, I also asked him to take us back ...
Source: the Brain Science Podcast and Blog with Dr. Ginger Campbell - September 25, 2020 Category: Neuroscience Authors: Ginger Campbell, MD Tags: Brain Evolution Brain Research Interviews Neuroscience Podcast Show Notes Source Type: podcasts
After decades of trying, scientists coax plastic particles into a diamond-like structure
Coaxing tiny colloid particles into a diamond structure, and manipulating cell death and homeostasis in neurodegenerative disease.In this episode:00:45 Creating colloidal crystalsFor decades, researchers have attempted to create crystals with a diamond-like structure using tiny colloid particles. Now, a team thinks they’ve cracked it, which could open the door for new optical technologies. Research Article: He et al.07:50 CoronapodRapid antigen tests for coronavirus have been described in some circles as ‘game changers’ in the fight against COVID-19. We discuss their strengths and weaknesses, and how they could fit i...
Source: Nature Podcast - September 23, 2020 Category: Science Authors: Springer Nature Limited Source Type: podcasts
After decades of trying, scientists coax plastic particles into a diamond-like structure
Coaxing tiny colloid particles into a diamond structure, and manipulating cell death and homeostasis in neurodegenerative disease.In this episode:00:45 Creating colloidal crystalsFor decades, researchers have attempted to create crystals with a diamond-like structure using tiny colloid particles. Now, a team thinks they’ve cracked it, which could open the door for new optical technologies. Research Article: He et al.07:50 CoronapodRapid antigen tests for coronavirus have been described in some circles as ‘game changers’ in the fight against COVID-19. We discuss their strengths and weaknesses, and how they could fit i...
Source: Nature Podcast - September 23, 2020 Category: Science Authors: Springer Nature Limited Source Type: podcasts
Revealed: A clearer view of how general anaesthetics actually work
Engineering yeast to produce medicines, and the mechanism of anaesthetic action.In this episode:00:44 Making medicine with yeastThe tropane alkaloids are an important class of medicine, but they are produced agriculturally leaving them vulnerable to extreme weather and world events. Now, researchers have engineered yeast to produce these important molecules. Research Article: Srinivasan and Smolke06:36 CoronapodWe discuss the complex story of immunity to COVID-19, and how this may affect vaccine development. News Feature: What the immune response to the coronavirus says about the prospects for a vaccine16:33 Research Highl...
Source: Nature Podcast - September 2, 2020 Category: Science Authors: Springer Nature Limited Source Type: podcasts
Cognitive Dissonance with Carol Tavris (BS 175)
Carol Tavris (click to play audio, R click to download)
This month’s episode of Brain Science features an extremely timely interview with Dr. Carol Tavris, co-author of the newly released third edition of Mistakes Were Made (but Not by Me): Why We Justify Foolish Beliefs, Bad Decisions, and Hurtful Acts. Cognitive Dissonance was actually discovered back in 1956 and it is one of the most well-replicated phenomena in experimental psychology. It also impacts many aspects of our lives, including politics, which is why I am grateful to have Dr. Tavris back on the p...
Source: the Brain Science Podcast and Blog with Dr. Ginger Campbell - August 28, 2020 Category: Neuroscience Authors: Ginger Campbell, MD Tags: Books Interviews Psychology Podcast Show Notes Source Type: podcasts
"The Spontaneous Brain" with Georg Northoff (BS 174)
Georg Northoff (click to play interview)
BS 174 is an interview with neuroscientist and philosopher Georg Northoff about his fascinating book The Spontaneous Brain: From the Mind–Body to the World–Brain Problem. We explore the significance of the growing evidence that most of the brain's activity occurs independently of external stimuli with a focus on the implications of this finding for our understanding of how the brain generates consciousness.We recently explored the importance of the brain’s spontaneous activity with György Buzsáki (BS 172), but Northoff suggests a surprisin...
Source: the Brain Science Podcast and Blog with Dr. Ginger Campbell - July 24, 2020 Category: Neuroscience Authors: Ginger Campbell, MD Tags: Books Brain Research Consciousness Interviews Mind and Body Neuroscience Source Type: podcasts
Resilience: More Than Preventing Negative Outcomes
Resilience is typically studied as either a recovery/ bouncing back factor where you return to baseline levels of functioning before an acute stressor had occurred, or as a sustainability factor where you continue performing/ adapting well despite the presence of a chronic stressor.
How resilience is typically operationalised, in terms of outcome, is whether the individual survives the acute trauma/stressor and/or chronic stress and still remains psychopathology free. If he doesn’t then he is non resilient, but if he indeed remains free of negative outcomes then he is resilient. Sometimes, very rarely, in case of...
Source: The Mouse Trap - July 9, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: sandygautam Tags: resilience flourishing psychopathology Source Type: podcasts
"Are You Sure? The Unconscious Origins of Certainty" (BS 173)
Virginia “Ginger” Campbell, MD
This month’s special episode of Brain Science features excerpt from the bestseller Are You Sure? The Unconscious Origin of Certainty by longtime host Dr. Ginger Campbell.. While it might seem ironic to talk about certainty during these extremely uncertain times, understanding how our brain generates the feeling of knowing or certainty is actually more relevant than ever.Are You Sure? The Unconscious Origins of Certainty is based on several early episodes of Brain Science and highlights the work of retired neurologist Dr. ...
Source: the Brain Science Podcast and Blog with Dr. Ginger Campbell - June 26, 2020 Category: Neuroscience Authors: Ginger Campbell, MD Tags: Books Cognitive Science Consciousness Decision Making Neuroscience Podcast Show Notes Psychology Source Type: podcasts
"Are You Sure? The Unconscious Origins of Certainty" (BS 173)
Virginia “Ginger” Campbell, MD
This month’s special episode of Brain Science features excerpt from the bestseller Are You Sure? The Unconscious Origin of Certainty by longtime host Dr. Ginger Campbell.. While it might seem ironic to talk about certainty during these extremely uncertain times, understanding how our brain generates the feeling of knowing or certainty is actually more relevant than ever.Are You Sure? The Unconscious Origins of Certainty is based on several early episodes of Brain Science and highlights the work of retired neurologist Dr. ...
Source: the Brain Science Podcast and Blog with Dr. Ginger Campbell - June 26, 2020 Category: Neuroscience Authors: Ginger Campbell, MD Tags: Books Cognitive Science Consciousness Decision Making Neuroscience Podcast Show Notes Psychology Source Type: podcasts
"The Brain from Inside Out" with Gy örgy Buzsáki (BS 172)
György Buzsáki (click to listen, Right click to download mp3)
In this month’s episode of Brain Science I talk with neuroscientist György Buzsáki about his new book The Brain from Inside Out. We explore how abandoning what he calls the "Outside In" approach to understanding the brain can lead to surprising new insights. This includes a new appreciation for the importance of the brain’s spontaneous activity and the implications for learning and memory.Note: Dr. Buzsáki first interview ( BSP 31 ) is now available free as an episode extra in the free Brain Science mobile app.
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Source: the Brain Science Podcast and Blog with Dr. Ginger Campbell - May 22, 2020 Category: Neuroscience Authors: Ginger Campbell, MD Tags: Brain Research Interviews Neuroscience Podcast Show Notes Rhythms and Oscillations Source Type: podcasts
"The Brain from the Inside Out" with Gy örgy Buzsáki (BS 172)
György Buzsáki (click to listen, Right click to download mp3)
In this month’s episode of Brain Science I talk with neuroscientist György Buzsáki about his new book The Brain from Inside Out. We explore how abandoning what he calls the "Outside In" approach to understanding the brain can lead to surprising new insights. This includes a new appreciation for the importance of the brain’s spontaneous activity and the implications for learning and memory.Note: Dr. Buzsáki first interview ( BSP 31 ) is now available free as an episode extra in the free Brain Science mobile app.
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Source: the Brain Science Podcast and Blog with Dr. Ginger Campbell - May 22, 2020 Category: Neuroscience Authors: Ginger Campbell, MD Tags: Brain Research Interviews Neuroscience Podcast Show Notes Rhythms and Oscillations Source Type: podcasts
