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What New Neurons Are Good For with Dr. Amelia Eisch Jul 01, 2014

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Anthony and Dr. Amelia Eisch talk about two major questions. First, what are new neurons good for. And second, what is good for making these new neurons. We hope you enjoy this one. Amelia is charismatic and enthusiastic about her fascinating work.

Snapshot of a Memory with Dr. Bruce Hope Jun 17, 2014

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Anthony and Dr. Bruce Hope talk about how researchers can identify and manipulate the activity of neurons that are active during a specific experience. Toward the end of their conversation, Bruce gets into the importance of perseverance and the personality traits of the successful scientists he has worked with.

Building Proteins in Neurons with Dr. Erin Schuman Jun 02, 2014

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This week, Matt and Dr. Erin Schuman talk about how neurons make all the proteins they need to function and how a cell gets these proteins all the way to dendrites and synapses.

Alzheimer's Disease with Dr. Kenneth Kosik Apr 14, 2014

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Anthony and Dr. Kenneth Kosik had a chance to talk about Ken's path to becoming a neuroscientist. It's a different story than the ones we are used to hearing and offers some new perspectives on what it takes to become a great scientist. They also talk about the approaches Ken uses in his lab to study Alzheimer's Disease.

Brains and Behavior in Nematodes with Dr. Shawn Lockery Mar 24, 2014

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Matt and Dr. Shawn Lockery met up to talk about Shawn's work in C. Elegans, a worm that allows neuroscientists to study the link between the brain and behavior. They also got into a fascinating discussion about how science and art can come together.

Glial Cells with Dr. Dwight Bergles Mar 03, 2014

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On this episode, Anthony and Dr. Dwight Bergles talk about the diverse functions of glia in the nervous system.

Cerebellar Circuits with Dr. Thomas Otis Feb 10, 2014

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On this episode of Brain Matters, Anthony and Dr. Thomas Otis talk about how the cerebellum helps coordinates movements.

Visualizing Glutamate Receptor Action with Dr. Vasanthi Jayaraman Jan 20, 2014

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On this episode, Matt and Dr. Vasanthi Jayaraman talk about glutamate receptors and how Vasanthi came to be a neuroscientist. They also discuss how science training and teaching can impact both the student and the teacher.

Constructing Synthetic Ion Channels with Dr. Chris Ahern Dec 30, 2013

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On this episode of Brain Matters, Anthony and Dr. Chris Ahern talk about exciting new research with ion channels. They also chat about Chris's interesting path into science and what it's really like to tackle some of the most interesting questions in neuroscience!

Topographic Visual Maps with Dr. Alyssa Brewer Dec 02, 2013

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On this episode of BRAIN MATTERS, Matt and Dr. Alyssa Brewer talk about her research in visual neuroscience and her unique path to becoming a scientist.

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