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Know Your Brain: Glial Cells
For much of the history of neuroscience, glial cells were treated like structures that existed mainly to support and hold neurons together. In fact,…
10-Minute Neuroscience: Brain Development Across the Lifespan
In this video, I explain how the brain changes across the lifespan, from early neural development to older adulthood. I cover the formation of…
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…
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…