David Shenk on Genius | NatureEdCast |

“In today’s podcast, Ilona talks to David Shenk, from theAtlantic.com. David is a writer and author of many books about the intersection of science and culture. His recent book, The Genius in All Of Us: Why Everything You Know About Genetics, Talent and IQ is Wrong, debuts in March 2010. In it he argues for a new way of thinking about genes and notions of inherited intelligence. David has advised the President’s Council on Bioethics, and is a keen observer of how science is reported. Listen to this podcast to learn how David’s arguments can inform how we judge aptitude, and how intelligence depends heavily on context.” – from NatureEdCast

Episode 6: The Atlantics David Shenk on Genius | NatureEdCast | Learn Science at Scitable.

Dr Martha Burns explains Neuroplasticity

“Dr Martha Burns is a neuroscientist and language speech pathologist who visited Australia in March 2010 to present current findings on how the human brain learns, the factors affecting learning and how this can change our perceptions of what goes on in the classroom. Nouspod talks to Dr Burns and asks the following questions…

What is neuroplasticity?

What are neurotransmitters, and how can we stimulate them?

How does all this relate to our understanding of intelligence and IQ?

How can students and teachers listening to this benefit?” – from nouspod.com

Dr Martha Burns explains Neuroplasticity.

Neurogenesis with Dr. Elizabeth Gould

“Pioneering neurogenesis researcher and professor of psychology at Princeton University, Professor Elizabeth Gould comes to the RSA to discuss how experience literally shapes and alters the physical structure of the brain.

The realisation that the surroundings and environments of mammals not only influence their emotional well-being, but also the neuronal constitution of their brains, is one of the most momentous discoveries of modern psychology and neuroscience. Gould’s research shows how stressful experiences in both early and adult life inhibit the survival of existing neurons and the creation of new ones, and has demonstrated that enriched environments and societies result in marked increases in neuron production. This breakthrough has profound and dramatic implications for social progress and understanding, and can add to our appreciation of the impact of poverty, social exclusion and stress on individuals and communities.

Does increased social activity and interaction boost the creation of new neurons, and if so, how? How do these discoveries relate to memory and learning? What are the links between neurogenesis, brain plasticity and mental wellbeing?” – fromhuffduffer.com

http://huffduffer.com/boxman/tags/neurogenesis

boxman : neurogenesis on Huffduffer.

Dr. Doidge discussing neuroplasticity/mental illness

“Psychiatrist Norman Doidge tells us why he thinks our brains are capable of re-shaping and even re-making themselves. And why this might be a huge step forward in treating mental illnesses.” – from CBC radio website.

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The Current.

Smart People Really Do Think Faster : NPR

“The smarter the person, the faster nerve impulses zip around the brain, a UCLA study of brain scans finds. And this ability to think quickly apparently is inherited.” – from NPR article.

Smart People Really Do Think Faster : NPR.

Top 10 Brain Podcasts

Dr.  Norman Doidge interviewed by Dr. Ginger Campbell (Brain Science Podcasts)

http://bit.ly/dMIe8I

Dr. Ginger Campbell (Brain Science Podcast) discusses findings from neuroplasticity research.

http://bit.ly/g6hmtI

Dr. Dave from shrinkrapradio.com interviews Dr. Ratey on the benefits of exercise on the brain.

http://bit.ly/hADeFw

National Public Radio (NPR) interview with Sharon Begley author of Train Your Mind, Change Your Brain.

http://n.pr/yJHeO

National Public Radio (NPR) interviews on how Prayer May Reshape Your Brain…And Your Reality.

http://n.pr/jYIiz

An interview with Oliver Sacks on National Public Radio (NPR) – Discussing latest book The Mind’s Eye.

http://n.pr/9MSoXO

ABC Radio National interview with Dr. Norman Doidge and Dr. Jeffrey Schwartz.

http://bit.ly/i22ZR8

Scientific American correspondent Christie Nicholson interviews journalist and author Sharon Begley on the changing landscape of brain science.

http://bit.ly/2ZjqLw

Scientific American podcast with Dr. Eric Kandel, recipient of the 2000 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine.

http://bit.ly/hRwGTo

The Beautiful Brain podcast on the mechanisms of long-term memory storage in the brain with Dr. Todd Sacktor.

http://bit.ly/bg05eg

New Brain Cells In Adults

Fascinating NPR radio interview on how adults create new brain cells http://n.pr/hDQO2u

Larger Amygdala Research Finding

The amygdala is larger in people with more complex social networks http://bbc.in/fM1brX #neuroscience #neuroplasticity #brain

Scientific American Podcast Interview on Neuroplasticity

Scientific American correspondent Christie Nicholson interviews journalist Sharon Begley about the changing landscape of brain science.

http://www.sciam.com/podcast/episode.cfm?id=465B1677-E7F2-99DF-36E1378B1640D492

Podcast: Neuroplasticity of the Brain – Interview with Sharon Begley

This is an interesting interview with Sharon Begley who is the author of Train Your Mind, Change Your Brain. 

http://brainsciencpodcast.wordpress.com/2007/04/20/brain-science-podcast-10-neuroplasticity-show-notes/