Best Elucidations Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 150: Shruti Rajagopalan discusses talent in India 46:43

7d ago46:43

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In this episode, Matt sits down with Shruti Rajagopalan (Mercatus Center) to talk about what the future holds for India. We often have a tendency to think of the current economic and geopolitical situation as simply the way things are. Especially for people who grew up in the United States over the past 50 years, the fact that it is an economic and…

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Epic New Sci-fi Audio Drama - Sanctuary 1:52

13d ago1:52

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Trailer for Voyage Media's new epic sci-fi audio drama. Starring Lily Rabe (American Horror Story). The last woman to be awoken on a terraformed future Mars discovers her husband has became its dictator, and the only way to ensure a free Mars, is to kill him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Ronald DePinho: Aging and Cancer Research Elucidates Neurodegenerative Mechanisms and Treatments 1:12:11

2h ago1:12:11

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Cells in all organ systems experience the same ‘hallmarks of aging’ which include the accumulation of oxidatively damaged proteins, DNA, membranes and mitochondria, impaired DNA repair and autophagy, senescence, and inflammation. In this episode Professor Ron DePinho of the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston talks about his remarkable career duri…

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Shiqian Shen: Gut – Immune – Brain Communications in Chronic Pain Reveal New Avenues for Treatments 1:00:17

4h ago1:00:17

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Chronic pain is a highly prevalent problem in need to improved treatments. In this episode I talk with Dr. Shiqian Shen of Harvard Medical School about his research on interactions between the immune and nervous systems in chronic pain. He has found an interesting connection between the gut microbiota, immune cells, and neurons in chronic pain. The…

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Daniel Pine: Understanding and Treating Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents 59:45

3h ago59:45

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Anxiety disorders are all too common in children and adolescents and their incidence has increased considerably during the past decade. Social interactions (positive or negative) in the home, schools, and the digital world have a major influence on a child’s risk for anxiety and major depression. In this episode I talk with Dr. Danny Pine at the Na…

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Sanctuary 25:43

4d ago25:43

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Starring Lily Rabe (American Horror Story). The last woman to be awoken on a terraformed future Mars discovers her husband has became its dictator, and the only way to ensure a free Mars, is to kill him. This is Episode 1. Look for the rest of Sanctuary, from Voyage Media, anywhere you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg…

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About degrowth, breaking rules, writing and other things! Episode 42 1:00:25

19m ago1:00:25

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Guests: Timothée Parrique (University of Lund) Host and Producer: Maria Bach (University of Lausanne) In this episode, Maria Bach interviews Timothée Parrique about his PhD thesis and book on the Political Economy of Degrowth. They also discuss the importance of writing skills, and breaking academic rules and disciplinary boundaries. Here are Parri…

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Dimitrios Kapogiannis: Messages in Neural Nanobubbles: Extracellular Vesicles and Brain Disorders 1:18:38

6d ago1:18:38

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All cells including neurons in the brain release tiny (~ 100 nanometers in diameter) bubble-like vesicles that contain various molecules produced by the cell. These extracellular vesicles (EVs) are thought to have a variety of functions including sending molecular messages between cells and removing molecular garbage from the cells. Some EVs releas…

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Sebastian Ocklenburg – Left – Right Asymmetries, Lateralized Brain Functions, and Individuality 1:25:24

12d ago1:25:24

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While upon casual inspection the left and right sides of the human brain seem symmetrical. But it turns out there are left – right differences in both the structure and functionality of neuronal networks in many brain regions. One well-known example of a brain asymmetry is that regions involved in language comprehension and speech which are located…

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Eva Feldman: The Exposome, Brain Health, and Neurological Disorders 55:28

15d ago55:28

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The ‘exposome’ is a term used to describe all of the environmental exposures encountered by an individual throughout their life and how these exposures affect their health and contribute to (or protect against) aging and disease. The exposures may be physical (e.g., temperature), chemical (e.g., toxic chemicals), biological (e.g., viruses), or soci…

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Elucidity 13:55

15d ago13:55

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Voyage Media presents... ELUCIDITY. Fascinated by nightmares, journalist Jessica Suzuki pursues the truth behind a popular vivid dreaming app. Lucidity allows users to experience their wildest dreams and beyond, but Jessica discovers that for some users, it's just the beginning of their worst nightmare. This is Episode 1. You can find the rest of t…

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Hubert Hondermarck – The Neural Addiction of Cancers 58:04

1M ago58:04

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It turns out that regardless of which organ they affect tumors contain a web of axons coursing throughout them. Recent research has shown that interactions between the neurons and the cancer cells influence the proliferation of the cancer cells within the tumor as well as metastasis (the spread of cancer cells to other organs). In this episode I ta…

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Mr. Buchman Goes To Washington 31:03

1M ago31:03

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For fans of Aaron Sorkin courtroom dramas like The Trial of The Chicago 7 or A Few Good Men, and The West Wing, look for Mr. Buchman Goes To Washington, from Voyage Media, anywhere you listen to podcasts. Starring accomplished actor and writer Michael B. Silver (playing his own grandfather) as four-time Oscar nominee Sidney Buchman. Learn more abou…

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Frantisek Baluska – Plant Communication, Behaviors, and … Intelligence 1:16:18

2M ago1:16:18

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Plants sense their environment and respond in ways consistent with advanced decision-making capabilities. The cellular mechanisms that control the behaviors of plants are similar to those of animals and include electrically excitable cells capable of transmitting information via calcium waves and volatile messengers such as nitric oxide throughout …

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Darren Baker – Cell Senescence, Brain Aging, and Senotherapeutics for Neurodegenerative Disorders 1:12:18

2M ago1:12:18

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Cells have evolved elaborate molecular systems that control cell growth and division in ways that enable optimal function and resilience of all organ systems including the brain. Cells that have the potential to become cancerous are eliminated by a process called apoptosis. Cells may also acquire a senescent state in which they no longer divide and…

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Behind The Scenes 22:29

2M ago22:29

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Behind the scenes interviews with the makers of the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Koji Steven Sakai

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Episode Thirteen 13:21

2M ago13:21

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Jessica begs Esteban for help finding Tom, and Esteban reveals that Lucidity stores data on users’ sensory impressions of the environments they sleep in. Jessica must try to access the data manually. And so, under the watchful eyes of Esteban, she connects her brain to the Lucidity app and falls asleep. Starring Lynn Chen as Jessica Suzuki Dwayne P…

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Episode Twelve 13:42

2M ago13:42

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Jessica searches for a missing Tom and decides to retrace his steps. When clues point to Lucidity, she’s forced to ask for help from the most unlikely source. Starring Lynn Chen as Jessica Suzuki Dwayne Perkins as Tom Brady Dante Basco as Esteban Martinez Directed by Jenny May Padget EPISODE #1 Written by Koji Steven Sakai EPISODE #2 Written by Emi…

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Episode Eleven 13:29

2M ago13:29

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A cryptic conversation with Esteban leaves Jessica with more questions than answers about the leadership of Lucidity. When she tries to contact Esteban again, things do not go as planned. Starring Lynn Chen as Jessica Suzuki Dwayne Perkins as Tom Brady Dante Basco as Esteban Martinez Directed by Jenny May Padget EPISODE #1 Written by Koji Steven Sa…

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Episode Ten 14:35

2M ago14:35

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Jessica is invited to meet the president of Lucidity’s board and Esteban in an attempt to start a working relationship. While her tough questions are shut down in the room, Jessica speaks to Esteban afterward. Starring Lynn Chen as Jessica Suzuki Dwayne Perkins as Tom Brady Dante Basco as Esteban Martinez Directed by Jenny May Padget EPISODE #1 Wri…

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Episode Nine 12:24

2M ago12:24

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Jessica and Tom take a road trip to learn more about Tom’s dream. But this brings up past feelings and the two fight over what Jessica chooses to put on the air. Starring Lynn Chen as Jessica Suzuki Dwayne Perkins as Tom Brady Dante Basco as Esteban Martinez Directed by Jenny May Padget EPISODE #1 Written by Koji Steven Sakai EPISODE #2 Written by …

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Episode Eight 16:13

2M ago16:13

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Tom decides to use the Lucidity app even after what happened when Jessica tried it. He finds out what the rave reviews are about. Lucidity requests a meeting with Jessica. Starring Lynn Chen as Jessica Suzuki Dwayne Perkins as Tom Brady Dante Basco as Esteban Martinez Directed by Jenny May Padget EPISODE #1 Written by Koji Steven Sakai EPISODE #2 W…

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Episode Seven 14:44

2M ago14:44

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Jessica and Tom investigate Glenridge Treatment Facility and the connection their patients have with Lucidity. After sneaking into the facility and discovering Lily there, they realize that there’s much more happening to the women that are using Lucidity. Starring Lynn Chen as Jessica Suzuki Dwayne Perkins as Tom Brady Dante Basco as Esteban Martin…

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Episode Six 13:30

2M ago13:30

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Jessica investigates both why she lost her job and what has happened to Dr. Anderson and Michelle. All of these things are becoming stranger, but Jessica is sure they’re tied together—someone doesn’t want her finding out what’s really happening. Starring Lynn Chen as Jessica Suzuki Dwayne Perkins as Tom Brady Dante Basco as Esteban Martinez Directe…

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Episode Five 13:51

2M ago13:51

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Jessica and Tom talk to her therapist about her own experiences with dreaming and find outmore about how lucid dreaming science works. At the end of the episode, Jessica finds outshe’s been fired from her job. Starring Lynn Chen as Jessica Suzuki Dwayne Perkins as Tom Brady Dante Basco as Esteban Martinez Directed by Jenny May Padget EPISODE #1 Wri…

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Episode Four 12:42

2M ago12:42

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Jessica decides that it’s time for her to try out the Lucidity app herself. But as she attempts tofall asleep, her own fears about her past prevent her from actually going through with it. Doesthis spell the end of her podcast? Starring Lynn Chen as Jessica Suzuki Dwayne Perkins as Tom Brady Dante Basco as Esteban Martinez Directed by Jenny May Pad…

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Episode Three 15:08

2M ago15:08

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Jessica meets with Oliver, a terminal cancer patient who uses Lucidity hoping to control the fast-approaching afterlife. But his positive experience is soon overshadowed by Lily, an app userstuck between reality and the torment of her nightmares. Starring Lynn Chen as Jessica Suzuki Dwayne Perkins as Tom Brady Dante Basco as Esteban Martinez Direct…

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Episode Two 13:10

2M ago13:10

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Dr. Cynthia Anderson, a former research scientist for Lucidity, talks about the purpose of the app and then sneaks Jessica and Tom onto the Lucidity campus. But they get caught by security. Starring Lynn Chen as Jessica Suzuki Dwayne Perkins as Tom Brady Dante Basco as Esteban Martinez Directed by Jenny May Padget EPISODE #1 Written by Koji Steven …

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Episode One 12:55

2M ago12:55

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Jessica and sound engineer Tom play a video of the first person to use the Lucidity app – Michelle, under the guidance of founder Esteban Martinez. Just as she begins to control her nightmare, Michelle sees someone or something that brings the experience to a screaming halt. Starring Lynn Chen as Jessica Suzuki Dwayne Perkins as Tom Brady Dante Bas…

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Trailer 1:22

2M ago1:22

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It's the app that helps you dream the way you want to dream... Fascinated by nightmares, journalist Jessica Suzuki pursues the truth behind a popular vivid dreaming app. Lucidity allows users to experience their wildest dreams and beyond, but Jessica discovers that for some users, it's just the beginning of their worst nightmare. Learn more about y…

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Esperanza 36:40

2M ago36:40

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Voyage Media presents... Esperanza, from creator Blake Armstrong. A scripted western audio drama, about a pacifist who must bring in a killer, that does everything possible to challenge the pacifist's code. If you enjoy movies like 3:10 TO YUMA and DJANGO UNCHAINED, we think you'll enjoy Esperanza. Plus, look out for a cameo from the great Holt McC…

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Pascal Molenberghs: The Neuroscience of Tribalism and Xenophobia and Their Impact on Society 1:12:41

2M ago1:12:41

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Two interrelated features of the brains of humans and other social animals is that they develop attractions for kin and other members of their local community (tribalism) and perceive strangers as potential threats (xenophobia). Historically, tribalism and xenophobia are of fundamental importance in unnecessary suffering and death from isolated dom…

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Daniel Schacter: The Fallibilities of Memory and the Impact of Digital Technologies Thereon 1:06:15

3M ago1:06:15

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The ability of the human brain to store and recall information, and particularly its ability to create new information, is remarkable. The research of Harvard University professor Daniel Schacter as revealed the fallibilities of memory which he categorizes into ‘the seven sins’: transience, absent-mindedness, blocking, persistence, misattribution, …

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Rajiv Ratan: The Power of Challenging Brain Cells to Enhance Resilience and Stimulate Repair 1:31:06

3M ago1:31:06

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The usual approach for developing treatments for brain disorders is to make a drug that acts on a specific molecular target. But this approach has largely failed. In this episode I talk with Professor Raj Ratan at Weill Cornell Medicine about ways to tap the intrinsic ability of brain cells to respond adaptively to challenges – metabolic, oxidative…

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Richie Davidson: The Science of Mindfulness Meditation and the Four Pillars of Human Flourishing 51:38

3M ago51:38

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Anxiety, attention-deficit disorder, depression and loneliness have increased dramatically recently as a result, at least in part, of information overload and a relative lack of time for ‘slow thinking’ and self-reflection. In this episode I talk with University of Wisconsin Professor Richard (Richie) Davidson about his research on mindfulness medi…

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Voyage Media Recommends - Ominous Thrill 2:42

3M ago2:42

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It turns out, there's another show very similar to ours, which we know you will love. Check out OMINOUS THRILL, an anthology of dark fiction stories, anywhere you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Voyage Media

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Pamela Maher: Discovering Phytochemicals That May Protect the Brain Against Aging and Disease 1:06:48

3M ago1:06:48

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Many of the drugs that are used recreationally or prescribed by physicians were originally isolated from plants. Increasing evidence suggest that in many instances the function of such phytochemicals is to communicate with insects and other organisms in ways that enhance the fitness of the plants. Pamela Maher at the Salk Institute has been working…

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Someone Is Killing The Wolfhounds 23:58

3M ago23:58

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Based on a true story. A group of soldiers in Vietnam decide they need to murder their rogue lieutenant, if they're going to make it home alive. TRAINING DAY meets PLATOON. Look for the rest of Someone Is Killing The Wolfhounds, anywhere you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Sandrine Thuret: How Diet and Factors in Blood Affect Neurogenesis and Cognition 1:12:13

4M ago1:12:13

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In this episode I talk with Professor Sandrine Thuret at Kings College London about her research on how different molecules in the diet affect neuroplasticity in general and hippocampal neurogenesis in particular. She has shown in preclinical studies that certain dietary factor including omega-3 fatty acids can counteract the adverse effects of chr…

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John Cryan: Gut Microbiome – Brain Communication in Health and Disease 1:00:42

4M ago1:00:42

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Bacteria in the gut play essential roles in the metabolism of dietary nutrients. But a recent explosion of research has revealed influences of microbes in the gut on brain function in health and in anxiety disorders, depression, and possibly Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. Professor John Cryan at University College in Cork Ireland is at the f…

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David Nutt: The Drug Science – Drug Regulation Disconnect and Its Impact on Individuals and Society 1:12:50

4M ago1:12:50

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David Nutt has made major contributions to understanding mechanisms by which psychoactive drugs affect the brain and has conducted numerous clinical trials of a wide range of drugs in patients with various mental disorders. He has also been an outspoken critic of the disconnect between drug science and government drug policies. For example, alcohol…

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Yaakov Stern: Cognitive Reserve and Individual Differences in Brain Aging and Alzheimer’s Risk 1:07:32

4M ago1:07:32

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Some elderly individuals remain cognitively ‘sharp as a tack’ despite the accumulation of large amounts of amyloid in their brains, whereas others exhibit profound cognitive impairment with less amyloid pathology. In this episode Columbia University Professor Yaakov Stern talks about the concepts of ‘cognitive reserve’ and ‘brain maintenance’ and h…

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Anna Borghi: Embodied Cognition, Inner Speech, Language, and Abstract Concepts 1:00:02

5M ago1:00:02

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What are the foundational principles by which acquired information is organized and processed in the human brain? In this episode University of Rome Professor Anna Borghi talks about several prominent working theories of cognition including embodied cognition (interactions with objects and other people), inner speech, and abstract concepts. She tal…

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Episode 149: Lainie Ross and Christos Lazaridis talk about defining death 42:01

4M ago42:01

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In this episode, we are joined by Lainie Ross (University of Rochester Medical Center) and (once again!) Christos Lazaridis (UChicago Medicine), this time to talk about the different ways of defining death. In our previous episode with Christos, we talked about death and the vexed history of attempts to define it. Prior to the advent of modern life…

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David Menon: Reducing the Burden of Traumatic Brain Injuries by Improving Recovery 1:01:43

5M ago1:01:43

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Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are a major cause of long-term disability and burden on families and health care systems. University of Cambridge Professor David Menon is a leader in global efforts to better understand and treat TBI. In this episode Dr. Menon talks about what happens to neurons, glial cells, and blood vessels in the brain after a TB…

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Decolonising Development, Episode 41 53:15

5M ago53:15

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Guests: Rahul A. Sirohi (Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati) and Sonya Surabhi Gupta (Jamia Milia Islamia) Host and Producer: Maria Bach (Walras Pareto Centre, University of Lausanne) In this episode, I talk to professors Sirohi’s and Gupta’s book on development discourses from India and Latin America. As mentioned in the episode, here is the …

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Martin Picard: Mitochondrial Psychobiology, Neuroplasticity, Stress, and Brain Health 50:49

5M ago50:49

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Mitochondria are best known as the powerplants within cells. But recent research is revealing that mitochondria play fundamental roles in regulating the structure and function of neuronal networks and the behaviors that those networks control. Martin Picard directs the Mitochondrial Psychobiology Group at Columbia University. In this episode I talk…

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Charles Nemeroff: Understanding, Preventing, and Treating Depression in the Digital Age 53:29

5M ago53:29

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Approximately 20 percent of people in the USA will experience clinical depression during their lifetime and there has been a recent surge in depression and suicide among teenagers and young adults. The early life environment plays a major role in one’s vulnerability to depression with childhood maltreatment greatly increasing the risk. Recent resea…

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Long-Jun Wu: Microglia and Their Roles in Neuroplasticity, Chronic Pain, Brain Injury, and Disease 1:08:08

5M ago1:08:08

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Historically, microglia were viewed only as the brain’s immune cells that respond to brain injury or infections. While this is true, recent research has shown that microglia play important roles in responding to and regulating neuronal network activity, and adaptations of the brain to physiological challenges such as exercise and intellectual chall…

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Cypress Creek 26:48

5M ago26:48

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In a neighborhood divided between the haves and the have-nots after a hurricane, a fierce election battle breaks out between two women representing either side... and not everyone will make it out alive. This is episode one of Voyage Media's new 8-part dark comedy audio drama, Cypress Creek. Look for the rest of Cypress Creek, with all episodes ava…

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