That Neuroscience Guy

Have you ever made a decision you utterly regret and are left wondering why on earth you would do that? We all make mistakes, it's part of being human, but what's going on in the brain when this happens? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind making bad decisions. 

Explore the functions of the pre-motor cortex in movement planning, its location and size compared to the primary motor cortex, and differences from the supplementary motor area in movement control.

Discover the neuroscience behind learning complex sports skills, from cognitive to autonomous stages. Practical tips for enhancing learning through various practice methods.

Delve into the intricacies of the Supplementary Motor Area, a critical brain region for movement planning, bilateral coordination, and action sequencing. Uncover the ongoing research to unravel its complex functions.

Previously on the podcast, we talked about the neuroscience of grabbing an apple. While this is great for explaining movement when you're at home or in the office, what happens when the environment is a bit more intense? As it turns out, in high-paced sports your brain is working overtime to get your body moving. in today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind complex motor control, like when we are hitting a tennis ball. 

Next in our series of Neuroscience Bites, we discuss the Ventral Tegmental Area: a brain area important for processing rewards in the brain. 

ADHD is a prevalent neurodevelopment disorder that typically involves enhanced impulsivity, trouble with paying attention, and/or general hyperactivity. In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind what causes ADHD, and how it affects the brain. 

Next in our series of Neuroscience Bites, we discuss the Reticular Activating System: a brain area important for perception and motor control. 

Some individuals may have told you to "do your own research" when discussing current events, especially those related to scientific findings. But what is the correct way to do that research and understand modern science? Today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy provides a primer on finding, reading, and understanding scientific research. 

Discover the significance of the SNPC in brain functions including voluntary movement, cognitive planning, emotions, reward processing, cognition, and learning. Learn how damage to the SNPC can lead to Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, Tourette's syndrome, schizophrenia, ADHD, and OCD.