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Molecular Neurobiology (BRAIN CHEMICALS) Encore with Crystal Dilworth

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Jul 20, 2023
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Crystal Dilworth
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ANECDOTE

From Dance to Neuroscience

  • Crystal Dilworth initially planned to be a dancer but felt unfulfilled.
  • She secretly attended Columbia chemistry lectures, seeking intellectual stimulation.
ANECDOTE

Neuroscience vs. Neurology

  • During a grad school interview, Crystal Dilworth expressed interest in neurology.
  • Her advisor clarified that neuroscience is a research science, not medical practice.
INSIGHT

Debunking the Lizard Brain

  • The "lizard brain" concept often refers to the limbic system, not the brainstem.
  • Lizards possess a cortex-like structure, debunking the primitive brain myth.
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