CARTA: Extraordinary Variations of the Human Mind: Lessons for Anthropogeny: Isabelle Peretz: Born to be Musical: What We Can Learn from Congenital Anomalies
CARTA: Extraordinary Variations of the Human Mind: Lessons for Anthropogeny: Isabelle Peretz: Born to be Musical: What We Can Learn from Congenital Anomalies
Isabelle Peretz examines what congenital amusia - the condition where one is amusical, lacking such abilities as pitch o... Read more
26 Aug 2019
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20mins
Kavli Institute for Brain and Mind: Imaging the Brain from Molecules to Circuits and Beyond - Na Ji
Kavli Institute for Brain and Mind: Imaging the Brain from Molecules to Circuits and Beyond - Na Ji
Na Ji of UC Berkeley presents breakthroughs in hIgh-speed volumetric Imaging of brain activity. Series: "Kavli Institute... Read more
7 May 2019
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20mins
Kavli Institute for Brain and Mind: Imaging the Brain from Molecules to Circuits and Beyond - Daniel Colon-Ramos
Kavli Institute for Brain and Mind: Imaging the Brain from Molecules to Circuits and Beyond - Daniel Colon-Ramos
Yale University's Daniel Colon-Ramos discusses in-vivo imaging of brain synapses assembling and functioning. Series: "Ka... Read more
22 Apr 2019
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18mins
CARTA: Extraordinary Variations of the Human Mind: Lessons for Anthropogeny: Darold Treffert: The Incredible Savant Syndrome
CARTA: Extraordinary Variations of the Human Mind: Lessons for Anthropogeny: Darold Treffert: The Incredible Savant Syndrome
Darold Treffert shares the fascinating story of Leslie Lemke, a musical savant, to provide a look at the characteristics... Read more
14 Mar 2019
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16mins
The Effects of Early Life Stress on Brain and Behavior
The Effects of Early Life Stress on Brain and Behavior
Yale University's BJ Casey shares an in-depth look into the detrimental effects on the brain resulting in behavioral and... Read more
14 Feb 2019
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17mins
Kavli Institute for Brain and Mind: Imaging the Brain from Molecules to Circuits and Beyond - Erik Jorgensen
Kavli Institute for Brain and Mind: Imaging the Brain from Molecules to Circuits and Beyond - Erik Jorgensen
Erik Jorgensen discusses breakthroughs in imaging the process of chemical signaling that occurs at synapses. Series: "K... Read more
24 Jan 2019
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20mins
CARTA: Extraordinary Variations of the Human Mind: Lessons for Anthropogeny: Jamie Ward: Synaesthesia: From Extraordinary Experiences to Enhanced Abilities
CARTA: Extraordinary Variations of the Human Mind: Lessons for Anthropogeny: Jamie Ward: Synaesthesia: From Extraordinary Experiences to Enhanced Abilities
Jamie Ward examines the relationship between autism and synaesthesia, and the characteristics shared by these two cognit... Read more
21 Jan 2019
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18mins
CARTA: Extraordinary Variations of the Human Mind: Lessons for Anthropogeny: Bruce Miller: Acquired Savantism in Neurological Conditions
CARTA: Extraordinary Variations of the Human Mind: Lessons for Anthropogeny: Bruce Miller: Acquired Savantism in Neurological Conditions
Bruce Miller describes insights that can be gained about the human brain from patients who develop artistic abilities as... Read more
24 Dec 2018
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17mins
Kavli Institute for Brain and Mind: Imaging the Brain from Molecules to Circuits and Beyond - Jennifer Lippincott-Schwartz
Kavli Institute for Brain and Mind: Imaging the Brain from Molecules to Circuits and Beyond - Jennifer Lippincott-Schwartz
Jennifer Lippincott-Schwartz discusses new imaging technologies and what they are revealing about cellular architecture ... Read more
12 Nov 2018
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21mins
Kavli Institute for Brain and Mind: Imaging the Brain from Molecules to Circuits and Beyond - Mark Ellisman
Kavli Institute for Brain and Mind: Imaging the Brain from Molecules to Circuits and Beyond - Mark Ellisman
Mark Ellisman discusses advances in state-of-the-art brain imaging and the secrets they are revealing. Series: "Kavli In... Read more
24 Oct 2018
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16mins