That Neuroscience Guy

Around 75,000,000 people, or roughly 1% of the world's population, have autism. Autism is a broad term for individuals with a variety of atypical behaviours, such as social interaction and communication. But where might those differences come from? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind Autism.

Next up in our series of Neuroscience Bites, we discuss the Thalamus; a brain area essential for a range of senses, consciousness, and even memory.

We've spent a lot of time discussing different brain areas and what they do, but that's not the whole picture. How do these areas communicate and work together to create what we experience as brain function? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss how our brains actually work.

Discover the brainstem's essential role in connecting central and peripheral nervous systems. Learn about its key functions, from controlling automatic bodily responses to influencing attention and sleep cycles. Dive into the fascinating components of the brainstem and the significance of the reticular activating system in our daily lives.

The conversation dives into the fascinating neuroscience of marijuana. It uncovers how THC interacts with neurotransmitters and the impact on the endocannabinoid system. Listeners learn about the potential therapeutic benefits for chronic pain sufferers. However, the discussion also highlights the risks, including possible cognitive impairments and an increased risk of schizophrenia, especially among adolescents. It's a thought-provoking look at a substance that has become increasingly prevalent in society.

In this week's Neuroscience Bite, we narrow in on the Hippocampus and discuss its structure and functions.

Sometimes, the area responsible for vision in a blind person's brain changes over time to complete different functions, like hearing. This extreme example of change in brain tissue is called Neuroplasticity, and it happens in all our brains at different levels. In the season 4 premiere of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind how our brain tissue changes over time and how that affects cognition.

A sneak peek at what's coming in Season 4 of That Neuroscience Guy, which will premiere on September 18th.

It's challenging to deal with the loss of a loved one. The grieving process is long and complicated, but what in the brain is causing this? In the season 3 finale of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience of how we process loss and the ensuing grief.

You've probably been warned about the potential of too much "Blue Light" being harmful, especially for sleep. In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss why and how Blue Light actually affects your brain activity.