Best Synaptic Podcasts (2024)

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Synaptic Groove: Dr. Alan Ettinger and Paul Block on the Healing Power of Music on the LIMEHOF Podcast 44:04

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Send us a Text Message. For the latest episode of the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast, we're shining a spotlight on the band Synaptic Groove, a group that not only delivers top-notch musical performances but also enriches the lives of Long Islanders by highlighting the health benefits of music. As part of LIMEHOF’s Health a…

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Ep. 16: Male and female brains, Proust, and Catherine Dulac 1:21:06

13d ago1:21:06

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The 2021 Breakthrough Prize winner explains how reading widely shaped her worldview, and discusses the vomeronasal organ.

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#30 Prefrontal Regulation of Safety Learning during Ethologically Relevant Thermal Threat 1:02:08

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Anthony Burgos-Robles and Ada Felix-Ortiz discuss their paper, “Prefrontal Regulation of Safety Learning during Ethologically Relevant Thermal Threat,” published in Vol. 11, Issue 2 of eNeuro, with Editor-in-Chief Christophe Bernard. Find our upcoming webinar schedule here. With special guests: Anthony Burgos-Robles and Ada Felix-Ortiz Hosted by: C…

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82. Using Protein Engineering to Tackle Non-Biodegradable Materials (with Ryen O’Meara) 34:45

4h ago34:45

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In today's episode we are joined by Ryen O’Meara, a Chemical Engineer graduate student in Caltech. Ryen joined Nobel Laureate Francis Arnold's lab with the aim to engineer enzymes that degrade emerging environmental contaminants, and merge sustainability and protein engineering. We discuss with Ryen the environmentally concerning Silicon-Carbon bon…

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On dendritic function - with Yiota Poirazi - #17 1:27:39

16m ago1:27:39

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The most prominent visual characteristic of neurons is their dendrites. Even more than 100 years after their first observation by Cajal, their function is not fully understood. Biophysical modeling based on cable theory is a key research tool for exploring putative functions, and today’s guest is one the leading researchers in this field. We talk a…

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DJ Hurricane Talks Beastie Boys, Run-DMC and More on The Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast 22:44

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Send us a Text Message. DJ Hurricane is an iconic figure in the hip-hop world, particularly known for his influential work with the Beastie Boys. He is being inducted to the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame on August 24th, 2024. Starting his journey in the Hollis, Queens area of New York City, Hurricane honed his skills alongside Run …

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[Summer Rerelease] Mycelium 20:47

5d ago20:47

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Welcome to our special summer rerelease series! Carolina and Clara take a trip down memory lane with a special series dedicated to their older episodes, including ones you may have missed! In this episode, we discussed the fascinating world of fungi, and in particular, mycelium or mycorrhizal networks- a form of fungi that have an incredible capaci…

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Modeling Kidney Disease and Regeneration with Organoids Derived from Human Pluripotent Stem Cells 56:20

17d ago56:20

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Benjamin Freedman, Ph.D., delves into the creation and functionality of kidney organoids. He discusses their focus on filtration over hormone functions, and answer intriguing questions about urine characterization and the necessity of organoid structures. Freedman explores the use of scaffolds for implants and ponder the philosophical implications …

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On consciousness - with Christof Koch - #16 2:04:59

10d ago2:04:59

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The greatest mystery of all is why a group of atoms, like the ones constituting me, can feel anything. The mind-brain problem has puzzled philosophers for millennia. Thanks to pioneers like Christof Koch, consciousness studies have recently become a legitimate field of scientific inquiry. In this vintage episode, recorded in February 2021, we discu…

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Queens' Music Legend Davy DMX Talks Run-DMC, Kurtis Blow and The Fat Boys 30:16

12d ago30:16

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Send us a Text Message. David Franklin Reeves Jr., better known as Davy DMX, is an iconic figure in the annals of hip-hop history. He was raised in the vibrant, culturally rich neighborhood of Hollis, Queens and emerged as a pioneering force in the genre's formative years. His musical journey, deeply influenced by the soulful sounds of the Jackson …

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#29 JNeurosci Spotlight: Subgenual and Hippocampal Pathways in Amygdala Are Set to Balance Affect and Context Processing 37:10

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Mary Kate Joyce discusses her paper, “Subgenual and Hippocampal Pathways in Amygdala Are Set to Balance Affect and Context Processing,” published in Vol. 43, Issue 17 of JNeurosci in 2023, with Megan Sansevere from SfN’s Journals’ staff. Find the rest of the Spotlight collection here. With special guest: Mary Kate Joyce Hosted by: Megan Sansevere O…

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81. Tools for Looking Into the Brain: Squiggly Lines, An Insight into Learning & Memory (with Dr. Sam Cooke) 1:13:51

21d ago1:13:51

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In today's episode, we are joined by Dr. Sam Cooke, a group leader and senior lecturer at King's College London who researches the mechanisms that underlie learning and memory in the brain. We discuss his research journey that led him to become fascinated in the processes of learning and memory, as well as the tools he uses to record neural activit…

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Run DMC's Darryl DMC McDaniels on the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast 42:07

22d ago42:07

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Send us a Text Message. LIMEHOF Inductee Darryl "DMC" McDaniels co-founded Run-DMC alongside Joseph "Rev Run" Simmons and Jason "Jam Master Jay" Mizell, setting the stage for a revolutionary impact on the music industry. Run-DMC quickly ascended to fame with the release of their debut album in 1984 under Profile Records. Their single "Rock Box" bec…

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On the simulation tool NEURON - with Michael Hines - #15 1:26:35

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Computational neuroscientists use many software tools, and NEURON has become the leading tool for biophysical modeling of neurons and neural network. Today’s guest has been the leading developer of NEURON since the infancy almost 50 years ago. We talk about how the tool got started and the development up until today’s modern version of the software…

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#28 JNeurosci Spotlight: Differential Patterns of Synaptic Plasticity in the Nucleus Accumbens Caused by Continuous and Interrupted Morphine Exposure 29:27

28d ago29:27

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Emilia Lefevre discusses her paper, “Differential Patterns of Synaptic Plasticity in the Nucleus Accumbens Caused by Continuous and Interrupted Morphine Exposure,” published in Vol. 43, Issue 2 of JNeurosci in 2023, with Megan Sansevere from SfN’s Journals’ staff. Find the rest of the Spotlight collection here. With special guest: Emilia Lefevre Ho…

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A Closer Look at...Stem Cells and Human Longevity 58:02

1M ago58:02

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Can we not only live longer but better, healthier lives? Robert A.J. Signer and Shiri Gur-Cohen describe how stem cell research may hold the key to longevity. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 39869]By UCTV: UC San Diego

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[Summer Rerelease] Oxygen - Friend or Foe: a Debate 23:50

1M ago23:50

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Welcome to our special summer rerelease series! Carolina and Clara take a trip down memory lane with a special series dedicated to their older episodes, including ones you may have missed! Today we are reviving the oxygen debate - is oxygen a friend or foe? Was it truly evolutionarily advantageous for us to learn to respire using oxygen or should a…

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Capturing Late-Onset Neurodegeneration in Patient-Derived Neurons via Direct Reprogramming - Breaking News in Stem Cells 59:16

1M ago59:16

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Andrew Yoo, Ph.D., provides insight into the ongoing research on neurodegeneration and neuronal reprogramming, highlighting the complexities and challenges in modeling and understanding these processes. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 39454]By UCTV: UC San Diego

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#27 JNeurosci Spotlight: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors within Cells: Temporal Resolution in Cytoplasm, Endoplasmic Reticulum, and Membrane 40:31

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Aaron Nichols discusses his paper, “Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors within Cells: Temporal Resolution in Cytoplasm, Endoplasmic Reticulum, and Membrane,” published in Vol. 43, Issue 13 of JNeurosci in 2023, with Megan Sansevere from SfN’s Journals’ staff. Find the rest of the Spotlight collection here. With special guest: Aaron Nichols Host…

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Ep. 15: Diagnosing autism and teaching neurodiversity with So Hyun "Sophy" Kim 1:07:15

1M ago1:07:15

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The Korea University professor on her path to autism research and studying in the United States.

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Echoes from the Stage: Taking Back Sunday’s Shaun Cooper Unplugged 31:14

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Send us a Text Message. Taking Back Sunday's Shaun Cooper joins Tom Needham on The Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast. Taking Back Sunday, a 2018 Long Island Music Hall of Fame inductee, has solidified their place as one of America's most beloved rock bands. Over the past two decades, they have captivated audiences with their po…

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80. BCI Breakthroughs: The Therapeutic Progress of Brain Computer Interfaces (BCI) 34:57

2M ago34:57

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In today's episode Carolina and Clara discuss the latest research on brain computer interfaces (BCI), and how they aid patients with motor related deficits such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), paralysis, and locked-in syndrome. Different types of BCI vary in how invasive they are and the different sorts of motor functions they can aid, from…

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#26 Sea slugs, memory, and challenging dogma: Glanzman et al. 6 years later 57:56

2M ago57:56

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This year eNeuro is celebrating 10 years of publishing by highlighting select papers from throughout its history. This episode features a 2018 paper titled, "RNA from Trained Aplysia Can Induce an Epigenetic Engram for Long-Term Sensitization in Untrained Aplysia," and showcases interviews with David Glanzman and Alexis Bédécarrats. With special gu…

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On the molecular memory code - with Sam Gershman - #14 1:20:44

2M ago1:20:44

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The idea that memories are stored in molecules was popular in the middle of the 20th century. However, since the discovery of long-term potentiation (LTP) in the 1970s, the dominant view has been that our memories are stored in synapses, that is, in the connections between neurons. Today, there are signs that the interest in molecular memory is ret…

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From the Streets to the Screen: Kenny Vance on Doo-Wop’s Legacy 29:06

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Send us a Text Message. Join us on the latest episode of the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast as we sit down with inductee Kenny Vance to discuss his documentary, "Heart & Soul: A Love Story." In an intimate conversation with host Tom Needham, Vance takes us on a journey through the world of Doo-Wop, exploring the vocal harm…

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79. The Evolution of Self-Medication, and What Chimpanzees Know (with Dr. Elodie Freymann) 1:10:52

2M ago1:10:52

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This week we are joined by Elodie Freymann, an evolutionary anthropologist, primatologist, artist and storyteller to discuss the evolution of self-medication. Elodie recently completed a PhD in evolutionary anthropology at the University of Oxford, and shares with us her work studying self-medication in chimpanzees of the Budongo Forest in Uganda. …

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New Wave Chronicles: Behind the Scenes with Ellen Goldfarb, Denis McNamara, and Larry "The Duck" Dunn 39:52

2M ago39:52

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Send us a Text Message. Listen to a special Q&A featuring host Tom Needham, director Ellen Goldfarb and iconic WLIR DJs Denis McNamara and Larry "The Duck" Dunn. This event took place during a screening of the acclaimed documentary "New Wave: Dare to Be Different" at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame. The documentary, directed by…

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On quantum biology - with Johnjoe McFadden - #13 1:17:20

2M ago1:17:20

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Is quantum physics important in determining how living systems, including brains, work? Today's guest is a professor of molecular genetics at the University of Surrey in England and explores this question in the book “Life at the edge: The coming of age of quantum biology”. In this “vintage” episode, recorded in late 2019, we talk about how quantum…

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Behind the Hits: A Conversation with Music Legend Ron Alexenburg 52:32

2M ago52:32

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Send us a Text Message. Ron Alexenburg has over 60 years of experience in the music industry. In 1965, he joined CBS Records and soon moved onto Columbia Records, where he became the youngest head of promotion in the company’s history, working with the label’s top talent. He rose through the ranks at Columbia, eventually becoming senior vice presid…

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A Closer Look at...Stem Cells in Space 59:56

2M ago59:56

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Why explore stem cells in space when we have the comfort of Earth's laboratories? Join Robert A.J. Signer, Ph.D., alongside Catriona Jamieson, M.D., Ph.D., and Alysson Muotri, Ph.D., as they delve into the untapped potential of space experiments for expediting medical breakthroughs. Patient advocate Alexandria Allen offers a poignant narrative, rev…

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Ep. 14: Eve Marder, neural circuits and being heard 1:19:26

3M ago1:19:26

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The National Medal of Science winner explains why she built her career around the crustacean and what it was like attending high school in a Hudson River town.

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78. Ways to Interrogate Synaptic Function (with Dr Rachel Jackson) 36:11

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In today's episode Carolina and Clara are joined by Dr Rachel Jackson to discuss different techniques to interrogate synaptic function. Neurotransmitter release is a crucial function of the neuron that enables the transfer of information in the brain. When this gets disrupted pathologies can arise, such as in neurodegenerative disorders. We discuss…

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#25 Neuronal Population Encoding of Identity in Primate Prefrontal Cortex 1:01:01

3M ago1:01:01

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Keshov Sharma and Lizabeth Romanski discuss their paper, “Neuronal Population Encoding of Identity in Primate Prefrontal Cortex,” published in Vol. 44, Issue 6 of JNeurosci, with Editor-in-Chief Cabine Kastner. Find our upcoming webinar schedule here. With special guests: Keshov Sharma and Lizabeth Romanski Hosted by: Sabine Kastner On Neuro Curren…

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"Breaking Beats and Barriers: A Conversation with Hip Hop Legend Kurtis Blow on the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast 47:52

3M ago47:52

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Send us a Text Message. Kurtis Blow was inducted into the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame in 2014. Kurtis Walker—known to the world as Kurtis Blow—kicked off his career in the 1970s as Kool DJ Kurt, spinning records and making waves. He became the first rapper to achieve commercial success and land a major record deal with Mercury. H…

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On modeling of signaling pathways inside the neuron - with Avrama Blackwell - #12 1:31:40

3M ago1:31:40

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Most computational neuroscientists investigate electric dynamics in neurons or neural networks, but there is also computations going on inside neurons. Here the key dynamical variables are concentrations of numerous different molecules, and the signaling is typically done in cascades of chemical reactions, called signaling pathways. Today’s guest i…

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Twisted Sister's Jay Jay French Discusses Rock Documentary on The Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast with Tom Needham 34:16

3M ago34:16

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Send us a Text Message. Jay Jay French will be joining Tom Needham for an extended conversation about his documentary We Are Twisted F***ING Sister. The film focuses on the ten grueling years leading up to Twisted Sister's commercial breakthrough as they cross-dressed their way all over Long Island bars and clubs to super-stardom. Twisted Sister wa…

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77. Dynamics of Strategy Learning of Deep Neural Networks (with Aaditya Singh) 59:36

3M ago59:36

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In today's episode Carolina & Clara discuss the dynamics of strategy-learning of deep neural networks with Aaditya Singh. Aditya is carrying out a PhD on “Learning dynamics of various strategies and circuits in deep neural networks” in Prof. Andrew Saxe’s and Dr Felix Hill at UCL in the Gatsby Computational Neuroscience Unit. Aaditya completed his …

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Effects of Astrocytic Circadian Clocks Disruption on Synaptic Pruning with Anca Pasca - Breaking News in Stem Cells 55:20

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Medical advances have significantly improved the survival of preterm babies and term neonates with brain injuries due to environmental hypoxia or genetic causes. Anca Pasca, M.D., shares her work to understand the molecular mechanisms underlying neurodevelopmental disorders associated with fetal and neonatal brain injury. Series: "Stem Cell Channel…

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Former Member of Blue Öyster Cult Albert Bouchard Talks Billy Joel Tribute and "More Cowbell" on the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast 1:00:34

3M ago1:00:34

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Send us a Text Message. Blue Öyster Cult was inducted into the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame in 2008. Albert Bouchard will be performing with some past and current members of the band at LIMEHOF's 20th Anniversary Concert Honoring Billy Joel on June 7th at the Tilles Center. Albert Bouchard, a globally recognized Grammy® Nominated …

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Stem Cells and Science in Space - Medicine Informing Novel Discoveries (MIND) 53:49

4M ago53:49

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Explore cutting-edge research at the intersection of neuroscience, space exploration, and medical innovation. Researchers discuss revolutionary experiments with brain organoids cultivated from stem cells, conducted both in terrestrial labs and aboard the International Space Station. They investigate accelerated aging, neuroprotective agents, and po…

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76. Interoception 34:21

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In today's episode, Carolina & Clara discuss the neuroscience and psychology behind interoception, the process that guides our sense of self and is often termed our "sixth sense". How does our perception of our internal bodily states drive our emotions and cognitive state? We discuss the place for interoception in our sense of being. We also discus…

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Billy Joel's Original Saxophone Player Richie Cannata on the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast 23:08

3M ago23:08

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Send us a Text Message. Born in Brooklyn, Richie Cannata later moved with his parents to Garden City South, where he blossomed as a tenor sax musician. He played in school bands and with fellow local musicians, perfecting his trade on the local music scene as a live performer and studio musician. One day in 1975 when Cannata was in the studio, engi…

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Ep. 13: Brain connectivity and letting the data speak with Emily Finn 1:09:34

4M ago1:09:34

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The Dartmouth College researcher talks about her quest to understand behavior and doing neuroscience "in the woods."

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#24 Progressive Peer Review: A Conversation Between Two Editors-in-Chief 45:02

4M ago45:02

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In this episode, the Editors-in-Chief of the Journal of Neuroscience and eNeuro, Sabine Kastner and Christophe Bernard, discuss the importance of peer review and the progressive review models they have worked to implement at their respective journals. Both agree that, while imperfect, peer review is still a valuable part of the research process. Li…

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On synaptic learning rules for spiking neurons - with Friedemann Zenke - #11 1:30:44

4M ago1:30:44

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Today’s AI is largely based on supervised learning of neural networks using the backpropagation-of-error synaptic learning rule. This learning rule relies on differentiation of continuous activation functions and is thus not directly applicable to spiking neurons. Today’s guest has developed the algorithm SuperSpike to address the problem. He has a…

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Stem Cells and Space: Global Astrobiotechnology Hub 54:26

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Marking the one-year anniversary of the Global Astrobiotechnology Hub, an esteemed panel convenes to envision the future of space exploration and stem cell research. Central to their discussion is the imperative to enhance accessibility and expedite scientific inquiry in space. They advocate for a shift towards establishing regular access to space,…

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Film Composer Carter Burwell Talks Coen Brothers on The Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast with Tom Needham 30:50

4M ago30:50

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Send us a Text Message. Carter Burwell was inducted into the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Hall of Fame in 2016. Carter Burwell was born on November 18, 1954. He graduated from Harvard College in 1977. While at Harvard, he studied animation with Mary Beams and George Griffin, electronic music with Ivan Tcherepnin, and pursued a cou…

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75. Tools for Looking into the Brain: Reading and Writing Patterns in the Brain (with Dr. Adil Khan) 57:32

4M ago57:32

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For our third episode in our "Tools for Looking into the Brain" series, we are joined by Dr. Adil Khan, a neuroscientist and group leader at King's College London, to explore reading and writing patterns into the brain. We discuss the principles of two major tools used to examine and manipulate neural activity, namely two-photon microscopy and opto…

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Long Island's Elliott Murphy Talks, Movie, Music & Springsteen on The Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast with Tom Needham 36:22

4M ago36:22

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Send us a Text Message. Long Island Music Hall of Fame Inductee, Elliott Murphy, joins Tom Needham on the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast to discuss his film, BROKEN POET. BROKEN POET is the story of 1970's rock star Jake Lion, who was presumed dead in Paris until his former roadie Plynth happens to be riding in the Paris Met…

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Skin Development and Regeneration in Homeostasis and Disease with Elena Ezhkova - Breaking News in Stem Cells 1:05:49

5M ago1:05:49

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Elena Ezhkova, Ph.D., discusses the role of Merkel cells in touch sensation and their connection to nerves. She shares research on skin cancer formation, focusing on the PRC1 complex's impact on gene expression. Ezhkova also investigates epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT), finding it contributes to cancer spread. Ezhkova offers insights for…

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