Stories about the brain and the 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…
Anxiety is a state of heightened apprehension or worry, often related to potential, distant, or uncertain danger. In this video, I explore what happens…
Clinical depression is a disorder that affects mood, thinking, and behavior. In this video, I discuss several hypotheses regarding the neurobiological mechanisms that may…
Neuroplasticity refers to the brain's ability to change and adapt throughout life. In this video, I discuss the mechanisms underlying neuroplasticity, the situations in…
Ion channels are proteins found in the cell membrane that allow charged particles called ions to move into or out of a cell. In…
Aphasia is a language disorder caused by damage to areas of the brain involved in producing or understanding language. In this video, I discuss…
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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…
In this video, I explore the role of the hippocampus in memory. I begin with an overview of the different types of memory, then…
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…
