Brain Matters the Podcast

Episode 19 - Navigation and Orientation with Dr. David Dickman

Anthony and Dr. David Dickman (Professor of Neuroscience, Baylor College of Medicine;  Neuroscience Program Director, Rice University) talked about neuroscience in the skies from navigation in pigeons to orientation in monkeys. And some of those monkeys were in space! David also offers some encouragement for those interested in pursuing a career in science.

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Episode 18 - The Negative Impacts of Stress with Dr. David Morilak

Is stress good or bad? Do the negative impacts of a stressful life outweight the benefits of the adaptive physiological response? Matt and Dr. David Morilak (Professor of Pharmacology, UT Health Science Center, San Antonio) talk about what defines a stress response and why we have them to begin with. We also find out if stress researchers have the secret to beating anxiety.

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