The Limbic System
[26:37] This video discusses the basic anatomy and physiology of the various regions of the brain related to emotion. […
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Hypothalamus and Limbic System
[10:13] “How do we fall in love?” Dr. Claudia Krebs identifies the hypothalamus and limbic system necess…
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Why Are We Ticklish?
[4:29] Our reaction to be tickled may be nature’s way of encouraging self defense training from an early age. [Vi…
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What Would Life Be Without Fear?
[5:42] There are people out in the world whose amygdalae have degenerated to the point where they no longer feel fear but …
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How does your body know what time it is?
[5:08] Being able to sense time helps us do everything from waking and sleeping to knowing precisely when to catch a ball …
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Simon LeVay: Genes, Biology, and Sexual Orientation Research
[9:56] Simon LeVay is a British-born neuroscientist who has served on the faculties of Harvard Medical School and the S…
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Amygdala’s Role in Memory
[3:19] In this video Dr. Erin Bigler and I are talking about the amygdala. The amygdala is again another one of those stru…
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The Origins of Narcolepsy
[3:51] Dr. Rochelle Zak speaks on the characteristics of narcolepsy, and the disorder’s accidental discovery by sc…
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The Human Brain: Major Structures and Functions
[5:05] A wonderful presentation of the human brain and its major structures and functions. [Source: National Institu…
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2-Minute Neuroscience: Hypothalamus & Pituitary Gland
[2:00] In my 2-Minute Neuroscience videos I simplistically explain neuroscience topics in 2 minutes or less. In this v…
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