The Neuro Network

How do we control the brain with lasers? Optogenetics has revolutionized the field of neuroscience and opened to the door to understanding specific neural circuits. Join us as we take a look into the innerworkings of optogenetics and shed light on new studies involving anxiety and the heart. Papers:https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-023-05748-8https://www.nature.com/articles/nn1525https://www.theneuronetwork.org/*Disclaimer: The information in this show is for entertainment purposes only, and is not to be taken as professional or medical advice. Similarly, the views expressed on this show represent my own and those of guests and not professional organizations affiliated.

Brock Grill, PhD joins us for an in-depth look at what it takes to develop rare disease models and study novel receptor signaling pathways. Brock is a neuroscientist and Professor at the Center for Integrative Brain Research at Seattle Children's. He is also a Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Washington. His lab focuses on molecular players and cellular processes involved in neurodevelopmental disorders, neurodegenerative disease and opioid drug addiction.To learn more:https://www.seattlechildrens.org/research/centers-programs/integrative-brain-research/our-labs/grill-lab/https://www.theneuronetwork.org/*Disclaimer: The information in this show is for entertainment purposes only, and is not to be taken as professional or medical advice. Similarly, the views expressed on this show represent my own and those of guests and not professional organizations affiliated.

Ultra endurance athletes Tracy and Peter Flucke join us for a dive into the world of extreme endurance. Together they biked across the entire U.S. while sitting a mere 6 inches apart from one another on a tandem bicycle. Listen to learn about the mindset, physiology, psychology, and neuroscience of what it takes to endure this incredible challenge. Their amazing journey is documented in their book, "Coast to Coast on a Tandem: Our Adventure Crossing the USA on a Bicycle Built for Two".To learn more:https://www.instagram.com/webikeetc/?hl=enhttps://webikeetc.wordpress.com/https://www.webike.org/our-book/https://www.facebook.com/CoasttoCoastonaTandemhttps://www.facebook.com/peter.fluckehttps://www.facebook.com/webikeetchttps://www.theneuronetwork.org/*Disclaimer: The information in this show is for entertainment purposes only, and is not to be taken as professional or medical advice. Similarly, the views expressed on this show represent my own and not professional organizations affiliated.

Coltan Scrivner, PhD of the Recreational Fear Lab joins us for a fascinating dive into the neuroscience and psychology of fear. Learn what makes humans fear, and what draws us to enjoy haunted houses and horror films. Coltan Scrivner: https://www.coltanscrivner.com/Recreational Fear Lab: https://cc.au.dk/en/recreational-fear-lab/Publications:Psychology and neurobiology of horror movies: https://psyarxiv.com/b8tgs/https://www.theneuronetwork.org/*Disclaimer: The information in this show is for entertainment purposes only, and is not to be taken as professional or medical advice. Similarly, the views expressed on this show represent my own and not professional organizations affiliated.

Join Nick and Zach as they dive into the foundations of exercise physiology. Topics discussed include energy utilization, cardiac function, muscular utilization, breathing, and much more.https://www.theneuronetwork.org/*Disclaimer: The information in this show is for entertainment purposes only, and is not to be taken as professional or medical advice. Similarly, the views expressed on this show represent my own and not professional organizations affiliated.

Ben Armstrong of Netherworld Haunted House joins us to discuss the art and science of fear. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, Netherworld is one of the most highly acclaimed haunted houses in the U.S. and was recognized as the #1 haunted house in America in 2017. Join us as we dive into the innerworkings of fear and discuss all things spooky. Papers:Haunted House Field Study:https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/0956797620972116Fear Conditioning:https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0301008204001637?casa_token=DqMmpgHxah8AAAAA:KFuZBXJBMVpgxQeN6veHQzEhjivz-PUOeAfd_hRY1UalrUPufe5hHnErySIMrJFC5pg8jpmYlghttps://www.pnas.org/doi/abs/10.1073/pnas.0334049100Little Albert:https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0149763405001065https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1979-25006-001*Disclaimer: The information in this show is for entertainment purposes only, and is not to be taken as professional or medical advice. Similarly, the views expressed on this show represent my own and not professional organizations affiliated.

Two former fat-guys, Nick and Zach dive into the mindset of obesity. Together they've lost a total of 270lbs. Listen in to hear about the trials, tribulations, and science of weight-loss. Papers:Brain dopamine and obesity:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11210998/Serotonin, food intake, and obesity:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11210998/*Disclaimer: The information in this show is for entertainment purposes only, and is not to be taken as professional or medical advice. Similarly, the views expressed on this show represent my own and not professional organizations affiliated.

Nick and Zach dive into neuromodulators, cocaine addicted mice, and when the "fight or flight" system fails. Papers:https://www.nature.com/articles/nn0698_132https://www.pnas.org/doi/abs/10.1073/pnas.1707822114https://www.nature.com/articles/s41380-021-01181-3www.theneuronetwork.org*Disclaimer: The information in this show is for entertainment purposes only, and is not to be taken as professional or medical advice. Similarly, the views expressed on this show represent my own and not professional organizations affiliated.

What is fascia? Christopher Rodousakis joins us to discuss the innerworkings of the essential tissue layer beneath our skin. Christopher is an exercise physiologist and founder of ALIGN, a Fascial Laboratory, Education Center and Private Training Facility headquartered in the heart of Washington, DC.https://aligningfascia.com/Papers:https://www.bodyworkmovementtherapies.com/article/S1360-8592(11)00156-2/fulltexthttps://journals.lww.com/techortho/Abstract/2003/03000/Bioelectric_Responsiveness_of_Fascia__A_Model_for.12.aspxhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1360859202000670*Disclaimer: The information in this show is for entertainment purposes only, and is not to be taken as professional or medical advice. Similarly, the views expressed on this show represent my own and not professional organizations affiliated.

How are memories formed? Can cannibalistic worms eat the memories of others? Zach and Nick discuss the basic unit of memory within the brain.Papers:Planaria: Memory Transfer through Cannibalism Reexamined: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.146.3641.274A Manual of Psychological Experiments in Planaria: https://ase.tufts.edu/biology/labs/levin/resources/documents/PlanarianManual.pdfMemory Transfer:https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.153.3736.658*Disclaimer: The information in this show is for entertainment purposes only, and is not to be taken as professional or medical advice. Similarly, the views expressed on this show represent my own and not professional organizations affiliated.