About NeuroPodHere is the June, 2011, episode:
NeuroPod is the neuroscience podcast from Nature, produced in association with the Dana Foundation. Each month, join us as we delve into the latest research on the brain, from its molecular makings to the mysteries of the mind. We'll also be bringing you the latest news from neuroscience conferences around the globe, along with special reports on hot areas in neuroscience.
Meet the presenter
Self-confessed neurogeek Kerri Smith joined Nature in 2006 after completing an MSc in Science Communication at Imperial College London. She also co-presents the weekly Nature Podcast and is part of the team that produce Nature's other podcasts. Before finding her way to Nature she was at the University of Oxford, where she took a degree in human sciences and an MSc in Neuroscience. Although she spends most of her time podcasting, the news team sometimes let her write stories about neuroscience and other bits of biology. In the past she has been a freelance contributor to various publications including New Scientist and The Times.
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And here is the July, 2011, episode:
- 00:41 Stress and the city
Why city living increases the risk of mental disorders
06:43 Brawling and boozing
Why alcohol can cause some people to be aggressive
12:41 Wandering minds
Even when the brain is 'at rest', it's still busy
17:54 Lifting depression fast
Ketamine can lift depression more rapidly than other drugs. But how?
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00:32 More than just support?
How glial cells, not just neurons, may play a role in Rett's syndrome
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06:28 Songs and syllables
Songbirds use syntactic rules, an ability previously thought unique to humans
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11:32 Gut feelings
How your brain talks to your gut, and vice versa
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17:31 Calm down
Calming overexcited brain cells could relieve symptoms of psychiatric disorders
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