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Synapse Energetics & Fat Metabolism in the Brain | Timothy Ryan | 241
Season 5 Episode 241
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How brain synapses work and fuel themselves with fat.
Episode Summary: Dr. Timothy Ryan talks about the high energy costs of synapses, the role of mitochondria and glycolysis, and challe…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
Microbiome as a Modifiable Organ System | Eugene Chang | 240
Season 5 Episode 240
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Episode Summary: Dr. Eugene Chang talks about the microbiome’s role as a vital organ, the impacts of antibiotics and Western diets on microbial health, and strategies for restoring a da…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Sleep Duration, Sleep Timing & Short-Sleepers | Ying-Hui Fu | 239
Season 5 Episode 239
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The genetics of sleep duration and sleep timing.
Episode Summary: Dr. Ying-Hui Fu discusses her research on the genetics of sleep, focusing on natural short sleepers who thrive on 4-6 ho…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Hormones, Endocrine Disruptors & the Fate of Modern Liberal Society | Charles Cornish-Dale | 238
Season 5 Episode 238
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A blend of biology, philosophy, and history exploring how hormones and endocrine disruptors affect social behavior and society.
Episode Summary: Dr. Charles Cornish-Dale discusses the de…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Circadian Biology: Genetics, Behavior, Metabolism, Light, Oxygen & Melatonin | Joseph Takahashi | M&M 237
Season 5 Episode 237
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How our biological clocks shape biology from the molecular to behavioral level.
Episode Summary: Dr. Joseph Takahashi discusses circadian rhythms, exploring their biological basis, from …
Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago
Cell Biology: Cytoskeleton, Self-Assembly & Self-Organization, Wound Healing | Bill Bement | 236
Season 5 Episode 236
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Cellular self-organization, cytoskeleton dynamics, and membrane wound healing.
Episode Summary: Cell Biologist Dr. Bill Bement explains the dynamic world of the cell cortex, discussing h…
Published on 4 months ago
Computational Neuroscience, Machine Learning vs. Biological Learning, Large Language Models | Marius Pachitariu | 235
Season 5 Episode 235
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How brains compute and learn, blending neuroscience with AI insights.
Episode Summary: Dr. Marius Pachitariu discusses how the brain computes information across scales, from single neuro…
Published on 4 months, 1 week ago
Brain Fat: Dietary PUFAs, Cannabinoids, Fatty Acid Binding Proteins, Anxiety & Mood | Steven Laviolette | 234
Season 5 Episode 234
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How dietary fats and cannabinoids shape brain function and mental well-being.
Episode Summary: Dr. Steven Laviolette discusses the role of lipids, particularly endocannabinoids and fatty…
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Feel the Burn: Seed Oils, Memes & Oxidative Stress | Brian Kerley | 233
Season 5 Episode 233
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Are seed oils really driving chronic disease (and sunburns), or is it hype?
Episode Summary: Dr. Brian Kerley talks about the health impacts of seed oils, their high omega-6 fatty acid c…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
SSRIs, Sexual Dysfunction, Suicide & Mass Shootings, How FDA Works | David Healy | 232
Season 5 Episode 232
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A critique of SSRIs and pharma’s influence on medicine, including SSRI-induced sexual dysfunction, suicidality, and violence.
Long Summary: Dr. David Healy critiques modern medicine, fo…
Published on 4 months, 4 weeks ago