Neuroscience and Beyond

Nov 25 2024 20 ep. 81 mins 10
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We are a team of PhD students located in Göttingen, Germany, who share a passion about neuroscience and science communication. On a monthly basis we talk with experts in neuroscience and discuss their research, career path, struggles along the way and current problems in the field. Supported by the International Max Planck Research School for Neurosciences as well as the Cluster of Excellence "Multiscale Bioimaging" in Göttingen. The content of the podcast represents our personal opinions and is separate from the institutions we are working at. Ideas are our own! 

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How is brain development influenced by protein degradation | Dr. Mateusz Ambrozkiewicz

Nov 25 2024 67 mins  
Today, we have the pleasure of hosting Dr. Mateusz Ambrożkiewicz! He leads a lab at the Institute for Cell Biology and Neurobiology at Charité in Berlin, one of Europe’s largest university hospitals. Dr. Ambrożkiewicz’s lab studies how protein synthesis and degradation shape neuronal circuit assembly in a key brain region called the cortex, using advanced genetic tools and i

Ed Boyden: How to develop technologies worthy of a Nobel prize | Optogenetics & Expansion Microscopy

Oct 28 2024 56 mins  
In this episode, we’re honoured to host Prof. Dr. Ed Boyden, a pioneering neuroscientist, inventor, entrepreneur and MIT professor who is widely known for his immense contribution to life sciences, especially to the field of neuroscience. Prof. Boyden holds nearly 300 patents and leads advancements in neural technology, from optogenetics to expansion microscopy. These innovative

Peter Dayan: How to study the brain from a computational view | Q-Learning, Memory, Decision Making

Sep 30 2024 83 mins  
In this episode, we have the distinct privilege of speaking with Prof. Peter Dayan, director at the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics in Germany. Prof. Dayan is renowned for using methods from machine learning to understand brain function, particularly linking neurotransmitter levels to prediction errors and uncertainty. His pioneering work in reinforcement learning a

Aptamers in Brain research: Design, Molecules Detection, Disease Applications | Nako Nakatsuka

Aug 26 2024 55 mins  
Do you know how aptamers are revolutionizing brain research! How can you accurately distinguish between dopamine, adrenaline, and noradrenaline in a biological fluid filled with countless other molecules?Join us as we explore the exciting world of aptamers with Prof. Nako Nakatsuka from the Laboratory of Chemical Nanotechnology (CHEMINA) at Neuro_X_EPFL. Nako’s pioneering researc

Revolutionizing Brain Recovery with Virtual Reality | Dr. Sandy Rathod

Jul 29 2024 67 mins  
Join us for an exciting conversation with Sandy Rathod, PhD, CEO of NeuroReality! In this episode, we explore the exciting world of neurotechnology with a focus on virtual reality as a cognitive rehabilitation approach. We discuss the potential of VR for cognitive enhancement and educational purposes and gain valuable perspectives on building successful collaborations with clinicia

How to study learning and memory in mammals - plasticity and imaging of the living brain

Jun 24 2024 80 mins  
In this episode, we talk to Prof. Anthony Holtmaat, a leading researcher in the field of learning and memory from Geneva University Neurocenter. Join us as we explore the substrates of learning and memory, imaging techniques such as two-photon microscopy, synapses, the importance of the thalamus, and even the possibility of inserting false memories. Tune in to this enlightening epi

Why are animal experiments inevitable in biomedical research? | Dr. Roman Stilling

May 27 2024 71 mins  
Today's episode explores a critical topic: animal experiments in research. We're thrilled to have Dr. Roman Stilling with us. Dr. Stilling completed his Ph.D. at the European Neuroscience Institute in 2013 and went on to explore the fascinating role of gut bacteria in brain development as a postdoc. His passion for science communication led him to join the initiative “Tierversuch

Baboon research: communication and behavior in the context of evolution with Prof. Julia Fischer

Apr 29 2024 88 mins  
In this episode we speak with Prof. Dr. Julia Fischer, the head of the Cognitive Ethology lab at the German Primate Center (DPZ) and the author of the book “Monkeytalk: Inside the Worlds and Minds of Primates”. Together, we explore how baboon research in the wild is established and the range of methods used in scientific studies of non-human primates. Prof. Fischer shares her k

Auditory Neuroscience, Hearing Impairment and Restoration with Prof. Tobias Moser

Mar 25 2024 84 mins  
In this episode, we speak with Prof. Tobias Moser, the director of the Institute for Auditory Neuroscience Göttingen in Germany, also a spokesperson for the Cluster of Excellence Multiscale Bioimaging. Professor Moser and his colleagues put tremendous effort into studying how the auditory system processes information quickly and precisely, aiming to understand its molecular and ce

Decoding memory: plasticity, SUSHI and super-resolution microscopy with Prof. Valentin Nägerl

Feb 26 2024 73 mins  
In this episode we speak with Prof. Valentin Nägerl, the head of the Synaptic plasticity and super-resolution microscopy group at the Interdisciplinary Institute for Neuroscience and Professor of Neuroscience and Bioimaging at the University of Bordeaux. Together, we delve into the intricacies of memory, demystifying terms like plasticity and synapses. Prof. Nägerl shares his kno