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Rebecca Brachman: Deadly Mistake

December 16, 2016

Neuroscientist Rebecca Brachman is working late one night alone in the lab when she accidentally sticks herself with a needle full of deadly toxin.

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In 2016 - Part 2 Tags Neuroscience, Medicine

Chris Duffy: A Comedian Walks Into Some Neuroscience

April 15, 2016

After reading about scientific theories of humor, comedian Chris Duffy decides to see if those principles can make his act better.

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In 2016 - Part 1 Tags Neuroscience, Comedy

Kia: Control

April 8, 2016

A young neuroscientist seeks control through an eating disorder.

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In 2016 - Part 1 Tags Neuroscience, Mental health

Brittany Bushnell: A Neuroscientist With a Brain Tumor

September 18, 2015

Just after beginning a graduate program in neuroscience, Brittany Bushnell gets an unexpected look at her own brain.

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In 2015 - Part 2 Tags Neuroscience, Brains, Brain Awareness Week, School
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Carl Hart: My Cousin's Meds

May 26, 2015

When neuroscientist Carl Hart meets with his cousin he wonders about what he now knows about psychiatric medication and society, and whether his own life is a success.

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In 2015 - Part 1 Tags Neuroscience, Drugs, Society
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Bianca Jones Marlin: It's Because She's Black

March 26, 2015

On the first day of grad school for her PhD, a fellow student tells Bianca Jones Marlin that she doesn't really belong there.

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In 2015 - Part 1 Tags Society, Neuroscience, Bias
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Daniel Engber: Distracting Mark Cuban

August 1, 2014

Daniel Engber risks derailing his PhD by constant daydreaming, until his neuroscience research gives him a idea that will revolutionize the NBA.

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In 2014 - Part 2 Tags Sports, Neuroscience
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Moran Cerf: Finding Fear

June 12, 2014

When he misses the opportunity to work with one of the most famous patients in neuroscience, Moran Cerf takes an unorthodox approach.

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In 2014 - Part 2 Tags Brains, Neuroscience, Research
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Deena Walker: Just Like My Sister

March 17, 2014

When anxiety begins to overtake her, biology student Deena Walker begins to worry she'll end up just like her mentally ill sister.

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In 2014 - Part 1 Tags Psychology, Neuroscience, Family
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Anna Wexler: A crucial choice

December 29, 2013

There is one rule more important than any other in an fMRI experiment: no metal. But a stuck piercing makes aspiring neuroscientist Anna Wexler make a crucial choice -- end her career, or face possible serious injury?

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In 2013 - Part 2 Tags Neuroscience, School
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