10-Minute Neuroscience: Reward and Addiction
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…
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10-Minute Neuroscience: Hippocampus and Memory
In this video, I explore the role of the hippocampus in memory. I begin with an overview of the different types of memory, then…
2-Minute Neuroscience: Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
A transient ischemic attack, or TIA, is often called a “mini-stroke.” TIA is a condition caused by disrupted blood supply to the brain, which…
2-Minute Neuroscience: Leptin & Ghrelin
Leptin and ghrelin are two hormones that exert opposing influences in the regulation of appetite and energy balance. In this video, I discuss the…
Basal Ganglia - Deeper Dive
In this video, I discuss the anatomy and physiology of the basal ganglia—a group of structures that play a key role in movement as…
2-Minute Neuroscience: Color Blindness
Color blindness is a condition in which a person has difficulty seeing or distinguishing certain colors. In this video, I explain the biological mechanisms…
2-Minute Neuroscience: Beta Blockers for Anxiety
Beta blockers are a class of medications originally developed to treat hypertension and other cardiovascular conditions. In recent years, they have become an increasingly…
2-Minute Neuroscience: Panic Attacks
A panic attack is a sudden episode of intense fear or discomfort that comes on abruptly and involves a cascade of physical and cognitive…
Sulci & Gyri - Major Landmarks of the Cerebral Cortex
One of the most distinctive features of the human brain is that its surface is covered with a complex pattern of grooves and ridges.…
Sleep - Deeper Dive
In this video, I discuss the neuroscience of sleep, covering sleep stages, arousal- and sleep-promoting systems in the brain, REM vs. non-REM sleep and…