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ASCEND Brain Bites Podcast

Brain Bites is the bite-size neuroscience podcast of the ASCEND program (Advancing STEM Community Engagement through Neuroscience) where we explore the depths of your brain in a fun, digestible format. Brain Bites is written and produced by Dan Nemeth and Christian Holt. Theme Music by Max Hentosh Find us on Facebook and Instagram at ascendneuroscience and on twitter @ascendneuroscience. Feel free to send us questions and comments on social media or email us at ascendneuro@gmail.com. We’d love to hear from you!

  1. How immune cells can cause brain disease - Multiple Sclerosis w/ Mireia Guerau-de-Arellano, PhD

    13 AUG

    How immune cells can cause brain disease - Multiple Sclerosis w/ Mireia Guerau-de-Arellano, PhD

    Dr. Dan Nemeth sits down with Mireia Guerau-de-Arellano, PhD to talk about how intricate your immune system is and how, when it goes wrong, can lead to a serious disease called Multiple Sclerosis.    Host/Producer: Dan Nemeth, PhD Cohost/Editor: Christian Holt

    17 min
  2. Why Crows are SUPER SMART!! w/ Dr. John Marzluff

    14/03/2023

    Why Crows are SUPER SMART!! w/ Dr. John Marzluff

    Dr. Nemeth and Sam McGovern chat with crow behavior expert, Dr. John Marzluff, about why and how our neighborhood crow friends are so gosh darn smart! We discuss the neuroscience behind crow behavior!

    20 min
  3. Neuroscience of Addiction with Dr. Judith Grisel

    13/06/2022

    Neuroscience of Addiction with Dr. Judith Grisel

    Parental Warning: This episode contains themes and discussions of drug use, addiction, and its concequences.  Dr. Dan and Dr. Lorena talk with NYT-bestselling author and world leading addiciton neuroscientist, Judith Grisel, about the neuroscience of addiction.  If you want to learn more about addiction, check out https://nida.nih.gov/research-topics/parents-educators for more info!  Also if you or a loved one is strugglng with addiciton contact SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357 or a local addiction drug and rehab facility.

    17 min

  4. 31/03/2022

    Neuroscience of Illusions with Dr. Stephen Macknik- Full Interview

    You may have gotten a taste of how your brain can trick you in our Illusions episode! Here is a full-feature release of the entire interview we had with Dr. Macknik! Hope you enjoy!

    42 min
  5. Episode 9 - Music and Memory

    16/10/2021

    Episode 9 - Music and Memory

    Our special guest, Mia Amato, tells Dan and Dr. Lorena Areal all about how our brains perceive music and how music is connected to our memory!!

    13 min
  6. Neuroscience of Illusions!

    10/11/2020

    Neuroscience of Illusions!

    Danny and new co-host, Dr. Lorena Areal, dive into the wild world of illusions and how your brain processes sensory information! We interview a world expert neuroscientist specialized in visual illusions, Dr. Stephen Macknik!

    19 min
  7. Memories and ....Flies?

    03/02/2020

    Memories and ....Flies?

    Melissa and Danny delve into how memory is formed and how neuroscientists can study memory formation. How did scientists find this out and how are flies involved?

    21 min
  8. Episode 6: Happy BRAINSgiving!

    28/11/2019

    Episode 6: Happy BRAINSgiving!

    Melissa and Danny wish you a Happy Thanksgiving by deciphering the age old myth about Thanksgiving: Does the tryptophan in turkey really make you sleepy? We also talk about how gratitude and Black Friday shopping affect your brain!

    16 min
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About

Brain Bites is the bite-size neuroscience podcast of the ASCEND program (Advancing STEM Community Engagement through Neuroscience) where we explore the depths of your brain in a fun, digestible format. Brain Bites is written and produced by Dan Nemeth and Christian Holt. Theme Music by Max Hentosh Find us on Facebook and Instagram at ascendneuroscience and on twitter @ascendneuroscience. Feel free to send us questions and comments on social media or email us at ascendneuro@gmail.com. We’d love to hear from you!

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  • Creator
    Ascend Program
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    ASCEND Brain Bites

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