2-Minute Neuroscience: Nucleus Accumbens
[1:58] In this video, the nucleus accumbens is discussed. The nucleus accumbens is located in the basal forebrain, and …
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2-Minute Neuroscience: Substantia Nigra
[2:01] In my 2-Minute Neuroscience videos I simplistically explain neuroscience topics in 2 minutes or less. In this v…
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2-Minute Neuroscience: Glutamate
[2:00] Glutamate is the primary excitatory neurotransmitter of the human nervous system. It is an amino acid neurotra…
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2-Minute Neuroscience: Dopamine
[2:00] Dopamine is a monoamine and catecholamine neurotransmitter with many functions in the nervous system ranging …
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2-Minute Neuroscience: Serotonin
[1:57] In this video, I discuss the neurotransmitter serotonin. I cover serotonin synthesis, the primary location of …
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2-Minute Neuroscience: GABA
[1:58] In this video I discuss the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid, or GABA. GABA is the primary inhibitory …
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2-Minute Neuroscience: Suprachiasmatic Nucleus
[1:58] The suprachiasmatic nuclei (SCN) are thought to be involved with maintaining circadian rhythms, or biologica…
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2-Minute Neuroscience: Amphetamine
[1:54] Amphetamine is a stimulant drug that is used primarily in the treatment of ADHD. In this video, I discuss some of t…
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2-Minute Neuroscience: Opioids
[2:00] In this video, I discuss a few of the ways opioid drugs affect the brain, as well as the basis for opioid tolerance a…
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2-Minute Neuroscience: Caffeine
[1:59] Caffeine is the most widely-used mind-altering substance in the world. Although it’s not completely cl…
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