Interoception
In this episode, we explored the neuroscience and psychology behind interoception, the process that guides our sense of self and is often...
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- Apr 18
Tools for Looking into the Brain: Reading and Writing Patterns in the Brain (with Dr. Adil Khan)
For our third episode in our "Tools for Looking into the Brain" series, we were joined by Dr. Adil Khan, a neuroscientist and group...
- Apr 15
The Art and Science of AI Creativity: Exploring Generative Models
In a recent episode of the Neuroverse podcast, Clara and Carolina embarked on an enlightening journey into the world of generative...
- Feb 22
Tools for Looking into the Brain: Fluorescence Microscopy
In this episode, we discussed the basic principles of fluorescence microscopy and how it can help us understand the brain. We explored...
- Jan 11
Philosophy of Sound
In this episode, we reflected on what sound is. Where does it come from? Can it be considered an individual or entity? Is it continuous...
- Nov 30, 2023
Tools for Looking into the Brain: Patch-Clamp
In this episode, we discussed patch-clamp techniques and how they can help us understand the brain, and specifically how neurons work! ...
- Oct 19, 2023
Reprogramming Cellular Identity
In this episode, we discussed the meaning of cellular identity, how we can change the identity of cells in the brain, and the...
- Oct 5, 2023
Storing Data in DNA
In this episode, we discussed the future of data storage. Specifically, whether it is plausible to store digital data in DNA, which is...
- Sep 21, 2023
Biomimetic and Bioinspired Materials
In this episode, we discussed how biology can inspire new designs and future technology. Listen to the episode here We mentioned one...
- Sep 7, 2023
Morphic Resonance
In this episode, we discussed the theory of morphic resonance, which was first postulated by Rupert Sheldrake in 1981. We covered what...
- Aug 24, 2023
The Biology and Psychology of Chronic Stress
In this episode, we discussed how chronic stress affects the body. We touch on how the acute stress response differs from the chronic...
- Aug 10, 2023
Synapses: Origin & Evolution
The focus of this episode was synapses, the wonderful and enigmatic connections between neurons that form the basis of the nervous...
- Jul 27, 2023
Predictive Processing and Flexible Control of Behaviour (with Prof. Sonja Hofer)
In this episode, we were joined by Prof. Sonja Hofer, a researcher and Group Leader at the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre at UCL. The Hofer...
- Jul 13, 2023
Animal Models in Neuroscience Research
In this episode, we discussed commonly used animal models in neuroscience research. Beyond that, we also discussed some less commonly...
- Jun 29, 2023
Challenges with Collaborative Neuroscience & the Impact of Generative AI (with Jai Bhagat)
In this episode, we were joined by Jai Bhagat, a PhD student at the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre (SWC) to talk about his research on rodent...
- Jun 15, 2023
The Blob: Questioning Intelligence
In this episode, we discussed "the blob", also known as slime mould or by its latin name, Physarum polycephalum. This fungal-like...
- Apr 27, 2023
The Science of Awe
In this episode, we discussed how awe is one of the most powerful states of being, benefitting our mental and physical health and...
- Mar 30, 2023
The Anterior Cingulate Cortex
In this episode, we discssed a region in the brain known as the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC), which is important for several cognitive...
- Mar 16, 2023
Measuring the Brain in Time & Space
In this episode, we discussed methods to measure brain activity and the important trade-off between spatial (where) and temporal (when)...
- Mar 2, 2023
Women in Science (with AWIS)
In this episode, we were joined by Meredith Gibson, the CEO for the Association for Women in Science (AWIS) to discuss the prevalence of...
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