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Fasting and Furious [Lonely Brain vs. Hungry Brain]
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THE BRAIN IS HUNGRY FOR PEOPLE. Keeping in mind new experiences of isolation during the pandemic, recent research shows parallels between a socially-deprived brain craving people and a fasted brain craving food.
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Bologna Hammer [Spinal Reflexes]
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Here’s more involuntary neuroscience: spinal reflexes. They’re so involuntary, your brain doesn’t even know they happened.
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Involuntary Gravy [Synesthesia]
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The letter A is always red to some people. To others, the sound of a car horn might always smell like pie. Libby and Ruka sensually explore the rare but real condition of synesthesia.
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Tay Zonday Bit My Finger [Déjà Vu]
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Does it feel like you’ve heard this before? An episode on déjà vu. An episode on déjà vu.
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The Full Pamph [Action Potentials]
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Returning to the land of electrophysiology, Lord Nathan and Lady Kristen focus this time on action potentials, which neurons use to send electrical signals long distances in the body. God save the Baked Bean!
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My Friend Spikey [Phineas Gage]
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In 1848, Phineas Gage survived an unfortunate railroad accident that later informed science and medicine’s understanding of how the prefrontal cortex works. Supporting character: Spikey the tamping iron
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Happy Trails [Seasonal Affective Disorder]
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It’s Headshake’s anniversary, and the finale of the Gap Junction Almanac. We hope you’ve had the “Time of Your Life,” and we’ll still be “Friends Forever.” Let’s cheer ourselves up with a discussion of seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
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Paula Abducens [Nerves]
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“Nerves?” This is a neuroscience podcast. Haven’t we been talking about nerves the whole time??? Nope! Learn why.
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The Poopisode [Brain and Gut]
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There are two kilograms (4.4 pounds) of microbes in your gut. Are these little residents controlling your brain? If so, how? Poop Detectives Libby and Ruka are on the case.
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Ear Hair [Audition, Part 2]
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Hair cells in your inner ear and piano keys in your brain. This is our second episode on the sense of hearing. Libby and Ruka wrap up the year with thicker-than-usual Wisconsin accents. Happy birthday to Libby, and Happy New Year!
info_outlineIt’s Headshake’s first guest ever! Theanne Griffith, Ph.D. joins as a third host to discuss her neuroscience research on specialized ion channels in cold sensation, as well as her brand new STEM-themed children’s book series The Magnificent Makers!
Dr. Griffith’s research starts at 00:23:47
The Magnificent Makers starts at 01:02:56
Key Words
action potential, blocker, caliper, chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, cold-sensitive neurons, diversity, dorsal root ganglia (DRG) neurons, F & P text level Q, firing, ganglia, genetic approaches, implicit bias, ion channel, labeled line theory, model, peripheral nervous system, pharmacological approaches, representation, sensory neurons, somatic sensation, splanchnic, TRPM8, two-point discrimination
Old West Word of the Day (Gap Junction Almanac)
Like bricks
Dr. Theanne Griffith’s Research
- Dr. Griffith’s latest publication in The Journal of Neuroscience: Tetrodotoxin-Sensitive Sodium Channels Mediate Action Potential Firing and Excitability in Menthol-Sensitive Vglut3-Lineage Sensory Neurons
- Publication that references Dr. Griffith’s above paper: The Sensory Coding of Warm Perception
The Magnificent Makers
“BOOM! SNAP! WHIZ! ZAP! A modern-day Magic School Bus for chapter book readers!”
Check out Dr. Griffith’s brand new STEM-themed children’s book series, a great gift for your favorite curious 7-10 year-old!
- https://www.theannegriffith.com/books
- Please consider purchasing from your local independent and/or Black-owned bookseller:
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- https://www.indiebound.org/
- List of Black-owned booksellers (also includes stores that may not be Black-owned but specialize in Black literature)
- If you cannot currently purchase The Magnificent Makers, be sure to request the series at your local library!
Connect with Dr. Griffith!
Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @doctheagrif
Site theannegriffith.com
Connect with The Magnificent Makers illustrator Reggie Brown!
Instagram: @reggiebrownart
Site: https://trendingcreativedesign.com/
Connect with Headshake!
‘Sta @HeadshakeNinja
Site headshake.show OR headshake.ninja
Music
Bushwick Tarantella by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300002
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Modified from original with volume fading and cuts
Disclaimer
This podcast is for entertainment and education only. The hosts are not medical doctors, and nothing they say is medical advice. Please consult with your physician before making decisions about your health.