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…
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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: 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…
2-Minute Neuroscience: Primary Visual Cortex
The primary visual cortex, also known as V1, is a brain region that is critically important for the processing of visual information. In this…
2-Minute Neuroscience: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition caused by the compression of the median nerve. This video explores the causes, symptoms, and treatment options…
2-Minute Neuroscience: Zolpidem (Ambien)
Zolpidem, better known by the brand name Ambien, is a medication primarily used to treat insomnia and other sleep-related problems. In this video, I…
2-Minute Neuroscience: Sleepwalking
Sleepwalking, or somnambulism, involves walking and other behaviors that are performed during incomplete arousal from sleep. In this video, I discuss some hypotheses about…
2-Minute Neuroscience: Vertigo
Vertigo involves the illusion of movement, where someone either feels like they or the environment around them is moving—usually in a spinning manner. In…
10-Minute Neuroscience: Visual Pathways
In this video, I cover the pathway visual information travels moving from the eye to the visual cortex and surrounding areas. First, I discuss…
2-Minute Neuroscience: Cochlear Implants
A cochlear implant is an electronic device that can restore sound perception in people with certain types of severe hearing loss by picking up…
2-Minute Neuroscience: Sleep Paralysis
Sleep paralysis is a relatively common phenomenon in which someone experiences a state of immobility just before falling asleep or upon awakening. In this…
Fatal insomnia is one of the more frightening and mysterious neurological disorders
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