In this episode, we cover how opioids affect breathing and how we can use asthma medication to improve overdose reversal; a promising new treatment for one of the symptoms of spinal cord injury; and how our brains coordinate movements differently after a stroke.
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Season 3, Episode 7: SfN Shorts Part 4
Last November, I attended the Society for Neuroscience conference in Washington, DC and interviewed neuroscientists from across the world about their research. This is the third in a multi-part series called “SfN Shorts” that features these brief (5-10 minute) discussions. Check out Parts 1, 2, and 3, as well as “Rigor Jeopardy!” with Community for…
Season 3, Episode 6: Exploring the Future of Reproducible Science
I chatted with William Ngiam of the ReproducibiliTEA podcast about scientific rigor and reproducibility, and the daunting, exciting, creative work of making science better. If you liked this episode, check out Will & co. on the ReproducibiliTEA podcast! 2024 has already been hectic, but I hope to be back next week with more SfN Shorts!…
Bonus Episode: Rigor Jeopardy!
Play along with Rigor Jeopardy! featuring the wonderful folks at Community for Rigor! I hope you all have a wonderful holiday and a Happy New Year! In Plain English will return with a full length episode on January 2nd, 2024! Remember to follow In Plain English on Facebook , Twitter, and Instagram to keep up with the latest announcements! If…
Season 3, Episode 5: SfN Shorts Part 3
Last month, I attended the Society for Neuroscience conference in Washington, DC and interviewed neuroscientists from across the world about their research. This is the third in a multi-part series called “SfN Shorts” that features these brief (5-10 minute) discussions. You can find Parts 1 and 2 here and here. I hope that these interviews…
Season 3, Episode 4: SfN Shorts Part 2
Last month, I attended the Society for Neuroscience conference in Washington, DC and interviewed neuroscientists from across the world about their research. This is the second in a multi-part series called “SfN Shorts” that features these brief (5-10 minute) discussions. You can find Part 1 here. I hope that these interviews showcase just how broad…
Season 3, Episode 3: Society for Neuroscience (SfN) Shorts Part 1
Last month, I attended the Society for Neuroscience conference in Washington, DC and interviewed neuroscientists from across the world about their research. This is the first in a multi-part series called “SfN Shorts” that features these brief (5-10 minute) discussions. I hope that these interviews showcase just how broad a field neuroscience is, and just…
Season 3, Episode 2: CRISPR Gene Editing for Neuroscience
What is CRISPR gene editing, and how can it help us understand how the brain works? Join me and my guests Dong-gyu Kim and Rachel Privett to learn about how neuroscience researchers use CRISPR today, and how gene editing might be used in the future! This episode is based on my first paper in the…
Season 3, Episode 1: The History and Future of Nuclear Fusion
The past year has brought exciting advances in nuclear fusion, bringing us closer than ever to a fusion-powered future. So how close are we to achieving viable nuclear fusion, and what are some of the hidden challenges to overcome before we get there? Join expert Daniel Mulrow and guest Ryan Perez to answer these and…
Season 2, Episode 12: Machine Learning: Revolutionizing Neuroscience
How can we use computers to learn more about the brain? Join expert Dr. Eric Yttri and guest Sarah Brown to learn about how open source machine learning algorithms are revolutionizing neuroscience! If you liked this episode, check out Sarah’s podcast The Queerience. If you are a researcher interested in using BSOiD, you can find…
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