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Overloaded - How Your Brain Chemicals Influence Your Life - With Ginny Smith

The Royal Institution via YouTube

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Explore the fascinating world of neurotransmitters and their profound influence on human behavior, emotions, and cognitive functions in this 38-minute talk by Ginny Smith at The Royal Institution. Delve into cutting-edge research on brain chemistry, uncovering unexpected connections between crucial neurotransmitters and various aspects of our lives, including memory formation, decision-making processes, love, and basic survival drives. Learn about the roles of oxytocin, dopamine, and histamine in shaping human experiences, and gain insights into conditions like Parkinson's Disease and Impulse Control Disorders. Discover how these tiny molecules impact sleep patterns, behavior, and decision-making, offering a comprehensive understanding of the complex interplay between brain chemistry and daily life.

Syllabus

Introduction
Neurotransmitters
Networks
Sleep and wake
Oxytocin
Prairie voles
Does this apply to humans
Dopamine
Parkinsons Disease
Impulse Control Disorders
Histamine
Behavior
Decisionmaking

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