Brain Matters Barflies: Alcohol and Fly Genetics with Dr. Fred Wolf
Dec 26, 2017
Dr. Fred Wolf, an expert in alcohol and fly genetics, discusses how drugs of abuse change our genes using fruit flies. He delves into the molecular biology of alcohol consumption, the challenges in studying its effects on the brain and behavior, and the value of diversity in science. They also touch on UC Merced as a new research university and advancements in single neuron manipulations.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Alcohol and the Brain: Insights from Fruit Flies
01:47 • 4min
UC Merced: A New Research University
05:47 • 16min
Understanding the Effects of Alcohol on the Brain
21:36 • 24min
Efficiency in Fly Experiments and the Advancement of Single Neuron Manipulations
45:28 • 2min
The Value of Diversity and Depth in Science
47:30 • 2min
Episode Wrap-up and Music Attribution
49:07 • 3min