The Neuroscience of Communication- Dr. Michael Platt
In this episode of The Neuro Network, we sit down with Dr. Michael Platt, Professor of Neuroscience and Psychology and Director of the Wharton Neuroscience Initiative at the University of Pennsylvania...
29 Jan 1h 13min
What it Means to Be Human- Dr. Christof Koch
In this episode we sit down with Dr. Christof Koch- one of the world’s most influential neuroscientists and a pioneer in the scientific study of consciousness. Christof has spent his career trying to ...
10 Dec 20251h 12min
Why Fentanyl Stops the Breath, Not Just the Brain
Your brain says “breathe,” but your body can’t.In this episode, we break down how fentanyl hijacks the nervous system-shutting airways, stiffening the chest, and breaking the link between the brain an...
6 Nov 202529min
Ep.52 What Makes a Theory of Consciousness Scientific? With Dr. Joel Snyder
In this episode, Dr. Joel Snyder joins us to unpack his recent Nature Neuroscience paper challenging Integrated Information Theory (IIT). We dive into the limits of testability, the allure of elegant ...
12 Maj 20251h 4min
EP.51 The Truth Behind Dopamine Addiction
Is dopamine really the "pleasure molecule"? Or have we been getting it all wrong? In this episode, we dive into the neuroscience behind craving, motivation, and addiction—and reveal why your brain is ...
21 Apr 202534min
Ep.50 Fentanyl is doing more than you think it is...
Join us as we take a look into a new feature of fentanyl and other opioids in the body. What do they do? How do they work? And why could they be devastating? Tune in to learn.
30 Sep 202438min
Ep.49 Brain vs. Donut: How Orexin Neurons Push Us to Exercise
In this episode, we explore how orexin neurons in the brain help us prioritize exercise over tempting distractions like delicious food. Discover the science behind this brain-powered 'gym coach' and l...
16 Sep 202441min
