Episodes (Page 2)
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Rachel's shock bracelets spark discussion on pain and learning.
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Discusses the Default Mode Network's role in depression.
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Woman can smell Parkinson's disease, indicating early detection possibilities.
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Galápagos tortoise species are making a comeback.
How We Lost Our Tails, Getting Taller, Senescence | Robert Sapolsky Father-Offspring Interviews #101
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Humans may be getting taller due to environmental factors.
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Origins and purpose of the podcast are revealed.
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Debate on the existence and nature of cavemen.
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Discusses the health benefits of increased blood pressure during exercise.
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Musical emotions and their universality across cultures and species
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Buddhist meditation practices produce measurable changes in brain structure and function
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Having an opposite-sex twin influences hormonal development, socialization, and mate selection patterns
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Microplastics accumulate in organs and tissues, potentially disrupting endocrine systems and causing inflammation
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Humans cry for emotional regulation, social bonding, and stress relief across different psychological states
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Alice in Wonderland Syndrome causes distorted perception of body size and spatial relationships due to neurological dysfunction
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Aspartame's link to cognitive decline is unproven; studies show no clear causal relationship at typical consumption levels
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Hormones profoundly influence brain function, affecting mood, behavior, and cognitive processes throughout life
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Male-on-female violence in primates stems from reproductive strategies and dominance hierarchies, not random aggression
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Human evolutionary diet included both plant and animal foods; optimal nutrition varies individually and culturally
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Autoimmune responses may trigger or exacerbate psychotic symptoms in some individuals, blurring psychiatric-immunological boundaries
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Reproductive avoidance emerges from genetic predisposition, environmental factors, and cultural values rather than evolutionary deficit