Major Brain Structures and Their Functions
In this video, I’ll provide an overview of some important brain structures, explaining where they’re located and what their general functions are. I'll cover…
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Neurodegenerative Diseases
Neurodegenerative diseases are characterized by the degeneration and death of neurons. In this video, I first discuss some general characteristics and common pathologies of…
2-Minute Neuroscience: Prion Diseases
Prion diseases, also known as transmissible spongiform encephalopathies, are a group of neurodegenerative diseases that involve the accumulation of an abnormal form of a…
Neurotransmitters
Neurotransmitters are chemicals that neurons use to communicate with one another. In this video, I cover synapses (where neurotransmitter signaling typically occurs), neurotransmitter receptors,…
2-Minute Neuroscience: Hypothalamus
The hypothalamus is a complex structure that contains more than a dozen nuclei with different functional specializations. It is involved in a long list…
All 12 Cranial Nerves | Anatomy & Physiology
This video is a compilation of my 2-Minute Neuroscience videos on the cranial nerves. It covers the anatomy and physiology of all twelve cranial…
2-Minute Neuroscience: Melatonin (drug/supplement)
Melatonin is a naturally-occurring hormone that plays an important role in the regulation of circadian rhythms and sleep, but it is also prescribed or…
2-Minute Neuroscience: Default Mode Network
Default mode network is a term used to describe interconnected regions of the brain that display suppressed activity during cognitively demanding tasks focused on…
2-Minute Neuroscience: Fentanyl
Fentanyl is a highly potent opioid drug that’s approximately 75-100 times more potent than morphine, and has a rapid time to onset compared to…
2-Minute Neuroscience: Gut-Brain Axis
Gut-brain axis is a term used to describe bidirectional signaling between the brain, a large portion of our gastrointestinal tract referred to as the…