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Dive into the fascinating world of neuroscience in this eye-opening episode as we explore key findings from the Live Science article, "15 Times the Brain Blew Our Minds in 2024." Join us as we uncover the most intriguing brain research of the year, spanning topics from hormonal cycles to the potential consciousness of lab-grown minibrains.
We’ll discuss how the brain is anything but static, with studies revealing dynamic changes influenced by factors like hormonal fluctuations and pregnancy. Discover how daily testosterone cycles affect male brain volume and why pregnancy leads to significant gray matter loss—hinting at a brain "pruning" process for greater efficiency.
But that’s just the beginning! We’ll delve into groundbreaking research that sheds light on the brain’s inner workings. Learn how watching movies activates 24 distinct brain networks and how a simple circuit of three neurons drives our urge to eat. Plus, we’ll explore the astonishing idea that our brains may store multiple copies of every memory, opening doors to new treatments for memory disorders.
We’ll also push the boundaries of what neuroscience can achieve, discussing the ethical implications of consciousness in lab-grown brains, the transformative effects of psilocybin on self-awareness, and the milestone of 3D-printed functional brain tissue capable of communication.
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15 times the brain blew our minds in 2024
https://www.livescience.com/health/mind/15-times-the-brain-blew-our-minds

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