A lot of the adaptability of children's brains diminishes as they age. But researchers are looking for ways they might be able to restore some of that flexibility later in life.

Flinching in response to an unexpected loud noise might not be pleasant, but it's also not a problem for most people. For one family, however, getting startled would cause their bodies to go stiff and fall.

Neuroscience is abound with debates over the nature of consciousness. Which makes sense, because it’s a very abstract idea. We know we are conscious, but theories of why, how and what brain activity causes it are still simply that:...

Sodium pentothal, the so-called "truth serum,' is real! But does it work? Find out what "truth serums' do, and how your brain lets you tell lies.

Having trouble sleeping? In this episode of SciShow, Hank explores different kinds of sleep disorders, from insomnia to apnea to sleepwalking.

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Mushrooms can be pretty weird! Some have the power to trick animals into caring for them, appear to bleed, or even clean up radiation!

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In this B1 German Grammar lesson, you’ll learn the unique Konjunktiv 2 forms of certain German verbs. Learn how verbs like "geben" (gäbe) and "wissen" (wüsste) are conjugated differently from regular verbs. We will explore why...

In this video, Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses several of the changes that occur during pregnancy, such as morning sickness, fatigue, changes in taste, and the shifting of internal organs due to uterine growth.

In this video, Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses the anatomy and mechanisms behind the parasomnia disorder known as sleep paralysis. He explores how the brain enters this state and delves into the cultural associations...

***My apologies for the loud music. This is an older video and I was really into background music when I made this. I've since learned my lesson for later videos. 🙂
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Alternative medicine for anxiety. That’s what I talk about in this video.<br<br/>/>

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L-Theanine Supplementation and why GABA Doesn't Work

Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative prion disease in which affected individuals (e.g., Michael J Fox [comedian]; Muhammad Ali [Heavyweight champ]) suffer cell death in the substantia nigra and tremors. In this video, I will...

GABA Shunt or GABA Catabolism

Glutamate, Glutamine Biosynthesis

In this video, we discuss the mechanism of benzodiazepines (e.g., xanax, ativan). In doing so, we also cover the functions of the GABAa receptor and the effects of benzodiazepines, barbiturates, and alcohols on it.

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Neuron Biosignaling

The GABAa Receptor & Positive Allosteric Modulation

We know that neurotransmitters are signaling molecules that travel across the synaptic space to interact with receptors and propagate signals from one neuron to the next. But what are these molecules? What are their structures? How do...

GABA Biosynthesis and Catabolism

In this video, we explore Huntington’s disease: the pathogenesis, the signs and symptoms, and the mechanism as it relates to the basal nuclei in great detail.

Some scientists are using the CRISPR gene editing technology to make vegetables, healthier, tastier, and more resilient. Learn why one scientist prefers using CRISPR to traditional plant breeding methods.<br/>
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In this video I talk about the two types of receptors - the ionotropic and metabotropic receptors and show how the result in different types of responses. Enjoy!