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Dr. David Linden: Life, Death & the Neuroscience of Your Unique Experience

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Aug 21, 2023
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David Linden
Dr. David Linden, a neuroscience professor at Johns Hopkins University and author, shares insights on how unique life experiences shape our individual perceptions. He discusses neuroplasticity and the mind-body connection, highlighting how mental practices like meditation can influence health. Linden candidly reflects on his terminal illness, revealing lessons on gratitude and the perception of time. The conversation also touches on the complexities of sensory experiences and the impact of early life on physiological traits, blending science with personal narrative.
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INSIGHT

Sexual Sensation

  • Krauss corpuscles are specialized nerve endings responsible for sexual sensation in genitals.
  • These nerve endings are also present in other erogenous zones like nipples, lips, and anus.
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Krauss Corpuscle Function

  • Activating Krauss corpuscles in male mice induces erections.
  • Deactivating them reduces sexual behavior in males and receptivity in females.
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Individual Variation

  • Neuroscience research often overlooks individual variation by using genetically similar mice in controlled environments.
  • However, individual variation is crucial to human experience and evolution.
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