The Thought

Rebecca Boylan

Conversations looking for new insight and first-hand experience in situations concerning culture, diversity, health, and life. With undertones of travel, personal struggle, and the power of positivity, here we examine how one thought can change one's life and the world.

  1. 2019. 11. 06.

    16. Cara Palmer Ph.D. - Sleep and Psychological Health.

    Dr. Palmer explains what sleep is, its importance for both mental and physical health, and how to get a better night's sleep.

    24분

  2. 2019. 10. 26.

    15. Matt Taylor: Viral Neuroinvasion

    What happens when viruses, like Herpes Simplex, infect neurons? What are the biological reasons why a virus would infect a neuron and how does infection alter neuronal function? Matt Taylor explains what is known on the subject, the innate immune response elicited, and the perplexing Superinfection Exclusion that occurs with neuroinvasion. Also discussed, the possible therapeutic uses for viruses in neuronal diseases and cancer.

    50분

  3. 2019. 04. 30.

    Episode 14: Trish Kills Pretty Enemy - Native American Food Systems, Chronic Disease, Research, and Microbiome Changes.

    Trish talks about the drastic changes to Native Food Systems that occurred with colonization and how those changes are a prominent cause for loss of culture and chronic disease. We also talk about the disproportionate prevalence of chronic diseases in Native American populations, the microbiome, and the unbelievable lack of research regarding indigenous populations.

    48분

  4. 2019. 04. 23.

    Episode 13: Prof D – The Death Professor.

    Prof D thinks about death every single day. This episode gives insight into how death influences our everyday lives and the mindset of the man obsessed with mortality.

    39분

  5. 2019. 04. 16.

    Episode 12: Thom Hughes Ph.D. - MD vs MD-Ph.D., Genetic Engineering as Treatment, Biophysics, and Research.

    An in depth conversation regarding what it means to be a physician, the role of research in ultimately improving patient health, and genetic engineering. Undertoned by biology and pharmacology, this episode is filled with insight into medicine and its relationship to research. Thom Hughes is a professor of Molecular Biology, Biophysics, and Neuroscience as MSU.

    1시간 27분

  6. 2019. 04. 02.

    Episode 11: Jamie Mazer Ph.D. - Neuroscience, Attention, and the Visual Cortex.

    Dr. Mazer provides great insight into the visual cortex and the importance it holds regarding attention. He studies mid- and high level visual processing and the relationship between visual perception, eye movements, and neural circuits.  We cover selective attention, it's application in everyday life (i.e ADHD and Addiction) and influential classes and books for those looking for more inspiration.

    47분

  7. 2019. 03. 21.

    Episode 10: Steve Eiger Ph.D. - The Colorful Life of Eiger

    Steve Eiger is an associate professor at MSU and teaches Medical Ethics and Physiology. We discuss the importance of learning,  his colorful life path, and the nuances of teaching and making an impact on students. This episode was recorded for "The Thought et al.", a podcast showcasing the faculty and research of the Cell Biology and Neuroscience Dept. at Montana State University.

    50분

  8. 2019. 02. 22.

    Episode 9: Elizabeth - Small "L" Leadership

    Elizabeth covers the importance of being a leader in ways usually overlooked, the fine finesse of leading quietly. We touch upon the importance of resilience, seeing the values in other, and how collectively we can make a difference in the lives around us.

    48분
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Conversations looking for new insight and first-hand experience in situations concerning culture, diversity, health, and life. With undertones of travel, personal struggle, and the power of positivity, here we examine how one thought can change one's life and the world.

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  • 제작진
    Rebecca Boylan
  • 방송 연도
    2018년 - 2019년
  • 에피소드
    16
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    © Rebecca Boylan
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