Synaptic

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Exploring the people, the science and the challenges in neuroscience.

  1. Ep. 19: Stimulating the brain with Damien Fair

    2025-02-03

    Ep. 19: Stimulating the brain with Damien Fair

    The MacArthur Foundation “genius” discusses his return to his home state of Minnesota and why it’s important to protect the developing brain.

    1h 8m

  2. 2024-11-01

    Season 2 of 'Synaptic' draws to a close

    Season 3 will begin next year.

    2 min
  3. Ep. 18: Timothy Ryan on his pivotal switch from studying particle physics to decoding synaptic transmission

    2024-10-01

    Ep. 18: Timothy Ryan on his pivotal switch from studying particle physics to decoding synaptic transmission

    Dissuaded from pursuing theoretical physics and deterred by the “long feedback loop” in experimental physics, the National Academy of Sciences member took inspiration from “polymath” Watt Webb and “visionary” Stephen Smith—and learned to work “completely outside his comfort zone.”

    1h 10m
  4. Ep. 17: Biosensors and being fearless with Lin Tian

    2024-09-01

    Ep. 17: Biosensors and being fearless with Lin Tian

    Tian discusses protein function and structure, and the historic city in China where she was born.

    1h 2m
  5. Ep. 16: Male and female brains, Proust, and Catherine Dulac

    2024-08-01

    Ep. 16: Male and female brains, Proust, and Catherine Dulac

    The 2021 Breakthrough Prize winner explains how reading widely shaped her worldview, and discusses the vomeronasal organ.

    1h 21m
  6. Ep. 15: Diagnosing autism and teaching neurodiversity with So Hyun "Sophy" Kim

    2024-07-01

    Ep. 15: Diagnosing autism and teaching neurodiversity with So Hyun "Sophy" Kim

    The Korea University professor on her path to autism research and studying in the United States.

    1h 7m
  7. Ep. 14: Eve Marder, neural circuits and being heard

    2024-06-01

    Ep. 14: Eve Marder, neural circuits and being heard

    The National Medal of Science winner explains why she built her career around the crustacean and what it was like attending high school in a Hudson River town.

    1h 19m
  8. Ep. 13: Brain connectivity and letting the data speak with Emily Finn

    2024-05-01

    Ep. 13: Brain connectivity and letting the data speak with Emily Finn

    The Dartmouth College researcher talks about her quest to understand behavior and doing neuroscience “in the woods.”

    1h 10m
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Exploring the people, the science and the challenges in neuroscience.

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  • Channel
    The Transmitter
  • Creator
    The Transmitter
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Simons Foundation
  • Show Website
    Synaptic

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