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

  1. When autistic kids grow up

    20 mag

    When autistic kids grow up

    An autistic researcher’s paper called attention to a huge disparity in autism funding research between children and adults. It nearly derailed her life.

    2 min
  2. Ep. 19: Stimulating the brain with Damien Fair

    03/02/2025

    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

  3. 01/11/2024

    Season 2 of 'Synaptic' draws to a close

    Season 3 will begin next year.

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

    01/10/2024

    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
  5. Ep. 17: Biosensors and being fearless with Lin Tian

    01/09/2024

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

    01/08/2024

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

    01/07/2024

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

    01/06/2024

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

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  • Canale
    The Transmitter
  • Creatore
    The Transmitter
  • Anni di attività
    2023 - 2026
  • Puntate
    21
  • Classificazione
    Contenuti adatti a tutti
  • Copyright
    © Simons Foundation
  • Sito web del podcast
    Synaptic

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