12 episodes
Synaptic The Transmitter
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5.0 • 7 Ratings
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Exploring the people, the science and the challenges in neuroscience.
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Ep. 12: The value of math and spatial learning with Loren Frank
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigator discusses what drew him to study the brain and his current work at the University of California, San Francisco.
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Ep. 11: Setting up a frog colony and pair bonding with Lauren O'Connell
To become a scientist, O'Connell first needed to leave the family farm.
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Ep. 10: Being uncomfortable and PKMzeta with André Fenton
The director of the Center for Neural Science shares a ghost story and talks about his collaboration with Todd Sacktor. (This podcast was updated on 26 February 2024 to clarify past work related to PKMzeta.)
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Ep. 9: Joseph LeDoux, the split brain and a traveling magic show
The director of the Emotional Brain Institute discusses the Cajun music scene in Louisiana and how memories change with time.
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Ep. 8: FORCE learning and finding an out with David Sussillo
The senior research manager at Meta Reality Labs talks about neural networks and his time at the Milton Hershey School.
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Ep. 7: Sensing touch, the immigrant life and Ardem Patapoutian
The Nobel Prize winner talks about PIEZO 1 and 2, proprioception and the viral photo of him and his son from the 2021 Nobel Prize announcement.
Customer Reviews
5-star Review - Dr. Tay
As a licensed child psychologist working with autistic children and their families, I find listening to this podcast interesting and educational to stay up-to-date on autism research. I look forward to future episodes.
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