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ASCEND Brain Bites

Brain Bites is the podcast of the ASCEND Program (Advancing STEM: Community Engagement through Neuroscience Discovery). Our aim is to deliver neuroscience information, research, and news to kids and adults in a fun and approachable way.

Neuroscience of Addiction with Dr. Judith Grisel

Jun 13, 2022

Parental Warning: This episode contains themes and discussions of drug use, addiction, and its concequences. Dr. Dan and Dr. Lorena talk with NYT-bestselling author and world leading addiciton neuroscientist, Judith Grisel, about the neuroscience of addiction.

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Neuroscience of Illusions with Dr. Stephen Macknik- Full Interview

Mar 31, 2022

You may have gotten a taste of how your brain can trick you in our Illusions episode! Here is a full-feature release of the entire interview we had with Dr. Macknik! Hope you enjoy!