2-Minute Neuroscience: Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subarachnoid hemorrhage is bleeding into the subarachnoid space, the thin space between two layers of the meninges: the arachnoid mater and pia mater. Subarachnoid…
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Pain - Deeper Dive
In this video, I’ll provide an overview of how pain is detected, transmitted, and processed in the nervous system. I’ll cover topics like nociceptors…
2-Minute Neuroscience: Pupillary Light Reflex
The pupillary light reflex controls the size of the pupil in response to light. When light is shined into one eye, both pupils constrict.…
Brainstem - Deeper Dive
The brainstem connects the brain to the spinal cord and is essential to both survival and healthy nervous system function. In this video, I…
2-Minute Neuroscience: Brown-Séquard Syndrome
Brown-Séquard syndrome is a rare neurological condition caused by damage to one side of the spinal cord, a situation referred to as hemisection of…
2-Minute Neuroscience: Kratom
Kratom is a drug that can have both stimulant and opioid-like effects, depending on the dose. In this video, I discuss the mechanisms by…
2-Minute Neuroscience: Antipsychotics
Antipsychotics are a class of drugs primarily used to manage the symptoms of psychosis; they are most commonly used to treat schizophrenia. In this…
Hypothalamus & Pituitary Gland - Deeper Dive
The hypothalamus and pituitary gland work together to produce and release a number of hormones that are critically important for a long list of…
2-Minute Neuroscience: BDNF (Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor)
Brain-derived neurotrophic factor, or BDNF, is a neuropeptide that plays a role in a wide range of important nervous system processes, including the growth…
2-Minute Neuroscience: Pituitary Gland
The pituitary gland is an endocrine gland that’s often called the “master gland” because it not only secretes many important hormones, but also regulates…