The vagus nerve is kind of a wellness it-girl right now. But some of the claims that influencers make about it are a little... out there. So we decided to do some research and get to the bottom of what this nerve can and can't do, and...

Have you ever thought about why we humans have noses that stick out? Turns out, there's been a big story about human evolution right... under your nose.

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In this episode of Crash Course Psychology, we get to meet the brain. Hank talks us through the Central Nervous System, the ancestral structures of the brain, the limbic system, and new structures of the brain. Plus, what does...

Our body is supposed to be paralyzed during REM sleep, but REM sleep behavior disorder might not allow you to stay in bed. It could even cause you to act out your dreams in real life.

This week in SciShow News we dissect what a Lewy Body is and what they are capable of doing.

Dr. Amanda Duley of the spectrUM Discovery Area's BrainLab joins the show to share some of the activities that visitors of the lab get to experience and Jessi from Animal Wonders brings on Joy the blue-and-gold macaw.

This week we are looking at your parasympathetic division, which is the "resting and digesting" unit. Unfortunately, learning about this de-stressing division also involves a whole lot of memorization. Don't worry, though - we've...

Today Hank talks about your central nervous system. In this episode we'll explore how your brain develops and how important location is for each of your brain's many functions.



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In this video Paul Andersen explains the structures and functions of seventeen major parts of the brain. He begins with a quick discussion of brain evolution and ends with a review of the major parts presented inside the brainstem,...

This vido outlines the structure of the human nervous system and describes the purpose and role of each element.

These days you may be hearing a lot about neuroscience in business, leadership, and Project Management. But what is neuroscience?



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The limbic system is the term for various parts of the brain involved in emotions such as fear, aggression, and attraction, and behaviors related to these emotions, as well as memory, learning, and senses. The four important parts of the...

There is a very low chance of surviving a gunshot to the head, but even if you do survive, you cannot come out of such an injury unharmed, which is why gun violence is one popular media depiction that no one wants to see translated into...

The satisfaction, relief, and even pleasure you feel after a good pooping session is due to the stimulation of two nerves: the pudendal nerve and the vagus nerve. Both have slightly different effects, but together, they contribute to...

What does the brain look like and what does it actually do? What specific functions do the brain stem, cerebellum and cerebrum control? Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. The brain is the most complex object in the known Universe....

We assume a baby's brain is just a small version of an adult brain, but it's not at all. How babies' brains develop from birth, shaping and being shaped by the world around them. Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. The brain takes...

The satisfaction, relief, and even pleasure you feel after a good pooping session is due to the stimulation of two nerves: the pudendal nerve and the vagus nerve. Both have slightly different effects, but together, they contribute to...

The Brain is super powerful, let's learn more about it!

In this video, Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses what opioids, and more specifically fentanyl does to the body.

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...

In this video, Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses the neuroscience of motor learning, and the specific neural pathways associated with repeated tasks.

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Research shows it improves understanding and creates stronger memories, so...

There is a very low chance of surviving a gunshot to the head, but even if you do survive, you cannot come out of such an injury unharmed, which is why gun violence is one popular media depiction that no one wants to see translated into...