53 episodes

Brain Matters the Podcast is an exciting way for anyone to learn about the fascinating world of neuroscience directly from the researchers who have dedicated their lives to uncovering the mysteries of the brain. Our mission is to make neuroscience accessible, relatable, and intriguing while still respecting the integrity of the science we love.

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    • 4.4 • 161 Ratings

Brain Matters the Podcast is an exciting way for anyone to learn about the fascinating world of neuroscience directly from the researchers who have dedicated their lives to uncovering the mysteries of the brain. Our mission is to make neuroscience accessible, relatable, and intriguing while still respecting the integrity of the science we love.

    But Always See First with Dr. Roderick MacKinnon

    But Always See First with Dr. Roderick MacKinnon

    On this episode, Anthony spoke to Dr. Roderick MacKinnon (Professor, Rockefeller University, HHMI) about ion channels, studying what fascinates you, and the importance of thinking childishly.
     
    The music on today's episode was by The Caretaker: thecaretaker.bandcamp.com

    • 41 min
    Being Romantic and Practical with Dr. Richard Tsien

    Being Romantic and Practical with Dr. Richard Tsien

    On this episode, Matt spoke to Dr. Richard Tsien (Professor & Chair, New York University). Dr. Tsien has a diverse career, contributing many important findings to the field of cellular and molecular neuroscience, with a primary focus on understanding how the brain meets the demands to process information. Matt delved primarily into Dr. Tsien's path to becoming a scientist, and his advice for anyone interested in becoming a neuroscientist.
    The music on today's episode was by Robby. Check out their music at listentorobby.bandcamp.com

    • 46 min
    Barflies: Alcohol and Fly Genetics with Dr. Fred Wolf

    Barflies: Alcohol and Fly Genetics with Dr. Fred Wolf

    On this (50th!) episode of Brain Matters, Anthony talks to Dr. Fred Wolf (Assistant Professor, UC Merced). Dr. Wolf is interested in how alcohol and other drugs of abuse change our genes when we take them. Using the fruit fly as a model organism, he is able to use powerful techniques to delve into the complex relationship between drugs, genes, and behavior.
    Dr. Wolf helps run his own biology podcast, RadioBio, with graduate students at UC Merced. Check it out at radiobio.net
    The music on today's podcast was by koleżanka. Go check out and buy their music at kolezanka.bandcamp.com

    • 52 min
    Alzheimer's and C. elegans with Dr. Jon Pierce

    Alzheimer's and C. elegans with Dr. Jon Pierce

    On this episode of Brain Matters, we talked with Dr. Jon Pierce (University of Texas at Austin). Jon uses to C. elegans to study Alzheimer's, Down Syndrome, alcoholism, and more.
    Jon is currently raising money to fund undergraduate research and engagement in his lab. You can find more information at: https://hornraiser.utexas.edu/project/5559
    This episode was brought to you by Maze Engineers. To get 10% off your quote visit: https://hornraiser.utexas.edu/project/5559. Thanks to Bridget and Brian for their awesome maze ideas!

    • 52 min
    Space and Time with Dr. Mayank Mehta

    Space and Time with Dr. Mayank Mehta

    On this episode of Brain Matters, Matt and Mayank Mehta (Professor, UCLA) talk about how rodents and human perceive space and time. Mayank has always been obsessed with time and merges physics and neuroscience to understand how the brain deals with these abstract concepts.
    This episode was brought to you by Maze Engineers. Get 10% off your quote by visiting mazeengineers.com/brainmatters and enter the offer code: brain. They have some incredible mazes and other neuroscience goodies so check them out.

    • 48 min
    Becoming a Curious Scientist with Dr. André Fenton

    Becoming a Curious Scientist with Dr. André Fenton

    What's the most important thing about being a scientist? According to Dr. André Fenton: Curiosity. Anthony and André talked about how André tinkered his way to researching learning and memory at NYU.

    • 48 min

Customer Reviews

4.4 out of 5
161 Ratings

161 Ratings

ejudoubled ,

Love this podcast!

I am a post-bac researcher getting ready to apply to graduate school in neuroscience. It can be over whelming at times and listening to this podcast has really helped me feel invigorated in the search for the right program. I love hearing about the research and I think the hosts ask great questions. I also love getting to hear some more personal stories and insight from the professors that they interview. Thanks for the great work!

MadmanDrew ,

A must-listen for neuroscientists

Very informative podcast, the host asks excellent questions and has some very high-caliber experts in the field as guests. They do get into the nitty-gritty technical parts of neuroscience, which I personally love. However, this could be difficult for people outside of biology.

Amazing podcast overall! Highly recommend.

stuman914 ,

Awesome!

And caretaker band great. Thank You!

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