The Aging Brian
This episode focuses on what happens to our brains as we age and how healthy habits will keep our brains intact as we grow older. One woman Neuroscientist from Mcgill University was an excellent example being that she was 91 years old and as smart as a whip. Eric Kandel, while not as old as the woman is also a good is example. The amount of knowledge this man has is staggering. This episode also examined the case of the man popularly known to neuroscience as HM who had a lobotomy which took away his ability to form new memories. They discussed how even though he was unable to form new memories, he was still able to learn new motor program which utilize the cerebellar circuits.
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Fantastic group of pioneering researchers, prompted by Charlie Rose; give a wonderful detailed review of new discoveries involving brain function. Each Episode focuses on a specific concern-aging, emotions, addiction, mental illness, etc. Easily understood by a wide variety of age groups.
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