Neuroscience made simpler.
The brain, explained — reference entries and stories, written and reviewed by people who study it.
In this video, I explore the neuroscience of consciousness. I discuss what neuroscientists mean by consciousness, the challenges of determining when it is present, the brain systems associated with conscious…
Twelve short lessons that start where you do — with what you see, feel, remember and forget — and show you the brain behind it. No background needed.
Explore the structures of the brain, one entry at a time.
Aphasia is a language disorder caused by damage to areas of the brain involved in producing or understanding language. In this video, I discuss…
If you’re interested in testing and strengthening your neuroscience knowledge, I’ve created a free Quiz Bank on my website. It includes: ✓ More than…
If you enjoy my neuroscience content and want to take your learning further, I've created a free, self-paced Introduction to Neuroscience course on my…
For much of the history of neuroscience, glial cells were treated like structures that existed mainly to support and hold neurons together. In fact,…
In this video, I explain how the brain changes across the lifespan, from early neural development to older adulthood. I cover the formation of…
In this video, I explore the brain mechanisms underlying rewarding experiences and addiction. I discuss dopamine’s role in reward and addictive behavior, the major…
