Mind & Matter Neural Basis of Pain, Placebo Effects, Opioid Pain Relief & Addiction | Gregory Scherrer | 177
Sep 15, 2024
Gregory Scherrer is a neuroscientist at the University of North Carolina, specializing in the neural basis of pain. In this discussion, he reveals how the brain interprets pain through emotional and cognitive lenses. Scherrer dives into the dual roles of opioids and the complexities of addiction risk versus pain relief. He also explores groundbreaking techniques using miniature microscopes to monitor neuronal activity in real time and highlights the powerful influence of placebo effects on pain management.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Opioid Receptor Insights
02:10 • 11min
Understanding Pain Perception
13:11 • 10min
Understanding Spinal Cord Segregation: Sensory and Motor Pathways
22:57 • 2min
The Complex Nature of Pain Perception
24:59 • 16min
Understanding Opioids and Pain Perception
41:26 • 16min
Advancements in Neural Activity Monitoring with Miniature Microscopes
57:02 • 2min
Exploring Pain Perception and the Brain
58:44 • 8min
Understanding Placebo Effects in Pain Management
01:06:19 • 12min