Neuroscience and Beyond

• How Noise Impacts our Brain, Health and Nature | Chris Berdik

  Noise is more than just an irritation; it’s a global health and environmental issue. In this episode, we welcome Chris Berdik, science journalist and author of Clamor: How Noise Took Over the World and How We Can Take It Back. We explore how noise affects the body and brain, from sleep disruption and stress responses to hearing loss, dementia risk, and learning difficulties. We also talk about why designing better soundscapes  (in schools, workplaces, hospitals, and cities)  is essential for public health, productivity, and even wildlife survival.This episode offers deep insights for anyone interested in health, neuroscience or urban planning, revealing why it’s time to take noise seriously and how we can build healthier soundscapes for the future.More from Chris Berdik: https://www.chrisberdik.com/clamor#NoisePollution #HealthAndWellness #Neuroscience #UrbanDesign #Soundscapes #HearingHealth #EnvironmentalHealth #BrainScience #PublicHealthSubscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us for exciting neuroscience content.🔗Link to our social media accounts: https://linktr.ee/neurosciencebeyondTimestamps00:00:00 In this episode of Neuroscience and Beyond00:00:29 Introduction00:01:00 Chris Berdik’s journey into science journalism and noise research00:07:30 What is noise?00:10:45 Health Effects of Noise00:14:00 Hearing and Dementia00:15:30 Are we adapting to noise?0017:00  Noise sensitivity: why even “deep sleepers” are affected00:19:01 Noise and learning: classrooms and distraction00:20:00 The auditory midbrain and early literacy00:22:29 Open offices: productivity, distraction distance, and noise design00:27:20 White noise, focus, and the science of masking sound00:29:55 Hearing damage: how loud sound injures hair cells and neurons00:38:25 Hearing protection as the “new sunscreen”00:40:11 Noise and nature: wildlife, whales, and shrinking sensory worlds00:50:00 Green Spaces and Soundscapes00:53:50 Limerick, Ireland: redefining “quiet spaces” in cities01:01:50 Noise inequality and environmental justice01:05:29 Sound solutions: from restaurants to hospitals01:15:42 Key message from ClamorSupported by the International Max Planck Research School for Neurosciences in #Göttingen, the European Neuroscience Institute, Cluster of Excellence Multiscale Bioimaging, as well as SFB1286Neuroscience and Beyond team:Svilen GeorgievKristina JevdokimenkoAhsen Konaç SayıcıMels AkhmetaliLaura van Agen

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• How Noise Impacts our Brain, Health and Nature | Chris Berdik

  Noise is more than just an irritation; it’s a global health and environmental issue. In this episode, we welcome Chris Berdik, science journalist and author of Clamor: How Noise Took Over the World and How We Can Take It Back. We explore how noise affects the body and brain, from sleep disruption and stress responses to hearing loss, dementia risk, and learning difficulties. We also talk about why designing better soundscapes (in schools, workplaces, hospitals, and cities) is essential for public health, productivity, and even wildlife survival.This episode offers deep insights for anyone interested in health, neuroscience or urban planning, revealing why it’s time to take noise seriously and how we can build healthier soundscapes for the future.More from Chris Berdik: https://www.chrisberdik.com/clamor#NoisePollution #HealthAndWellness #Neuroscience #UrbanDesign #Soundscapes #HearingHealth #EnvironmentalHealth #BrainScience #PublicHealthSubscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us for exciting neuroscience content.🔗Link to our social media accounts: https://linktr.ee/neurosciencebeyondTimestamps00:00:00 In this episode of Neuroscience and Beyond00:00:29 Introduction00:01:00 Chris Berdik’s journey into science journalism and noise research00:07:30 What is noise?00:10:45 Health Effects of Noise00:14:00 Hearing and Dementia00:15:30 Are we adapting to noise?0017:00  Noise sensitivity: why even “deep sleepers” are affected00:19:01 Noise and learning: classrooms and distraction00:20:00 The auditory midbrain and early literacy00:22:29 Open offices: productivity, distraction distance, and noise design00:27:20 White noise, focus, and the science of masking sound00:29:55 Hearing damage: how loud sound injures hair cells and neurons00:38:25 Hearing protection as the “new sunscreen”00:40:11 Noise and nature: wildlife, whales, and shrinking sensory worlds00:50:00 Green Spaces and Soundscapes00:53:50 Limerick, Ireland: redefining “quiet spaces” in cities01:01:50 Noise inequality and environmental justice01:05:29 Sound solutions: from restaurants to hospitals01:15:42 Key message from ClamorSupported by the International Max Planck Research School for Neurosciences in #Göttingen, the European Neuroscience Institute, Cluster of Excellence Multiscale Bioimaging, as well as SFB1286Neuroscience and Beyond team:Svilen GeorgievKristina JevdokimenkoAhsen Konaç SayıcıMels AkhmetaliLaura van Agen

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• What If Every Cell Has a Memory? From Cells to Consciousness | Prof. Nikolay Kukushkin

  Memory is more than just a function of neurons; non-neuronal cells can “remember” too. In this episode, we welcome Prof. Nikolay Kukushkin, Clinical Associate Professor of Life Science and research fellow at the Center for Neural Science, NYU, to discuss the fascinating science of memory. We explore how neurons and other cells store information and abstract ideas, why scientists study sea slugs to uncover the mechanisms of learning and memory, and the potential implications of cellular memory for mental health, learning, and cancer treatment. We also discuss the new upcoming book by Prof. Kukushkin called “One Hand Clapping - Unraveling the Mystery of the Human Mind”.This episode provides in-depth insights for anyone curious about neuroscience, memory, and consciousness, revealing the remarkable ways our cells contribute to how information is stored, processed, and retained.Timestamps:00:00:00 In this episode of Neuroscience and Beyond00:00:29 Introduction00:01:58 Prof. Kukushkin’s Journey: From Biochemistry to Neuroscience00:04:30 What Is Cellular Memory?00:07:32 How do Neuroscientists Study Memory?00:13:29 Massed vs. Spaced Effect in Learning and Memory00:17:15 Where Is Memory Stored?00:20:09 Neuronal Memory vs. Non-Neuronal Memory00:24:32 How Neurons Store Abstract Information and Ideas00:30:39 Can Animals Experience Memory Like Humans?00:32:41 Sea Slugs, Consciousness, and Evolutionary Perspectives00:38:53 Can Cancer Cells Remember Chemotherapy Treatment?00:42:36 Cellular Memory and Mental Health Research00:48:09 Writing One Hand Clapping: Science and Storytelling00:55:34 Motivation Behind Writing a Book01:02:23 Theories of Consciousness01:09:21 Do We Have the Technology to Study Consciousness?01:12:49 Psychedelics, Brain Research, and Conscious Experience01:15:57 Final Insights on Memory and the Human MindSubscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us for exciting neuroscience content.🔗 Link to our social media accounts: https://linktr.ee/neurosciencebeyond#neuroscience  #Memory #CellularMemory #BrainScience #Learning #HumanCognition #Neurons  #SeaSlugs #MentalHealth #SciencePodcast #OneHandClapping Supported by the International Max Planck Research School for Neurosciences in #Göttingen, the European Neuroscience Institute, Cluster of Excellence Multiscale Bioimaging, as well as SFB1286.Neuroscience and Beyond team:Svilen GeorgievKristina JevdokimenkoAhsen Konaç SayıcıLaura van AgenMusic contributors: Steffen Pöschel (Ilanoor)

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• Funding Models, Career Pressure, and the Future of Science | Challenges in Academia with Raymundo Báez-Mendoza, PhD #7

  In our Problems in Academia series, we talk with scientists about the biggest challenges in research today and how the system could better support scientists at every level.In this episode, Raymundo Báez-Mendoza, PhD, group leader at the German Primate Centre, shares honest insights into the economics of science-from how funding models shape lab decisions to the growing imbalance between large and small research groups.Visit our Problems in Academia series to hear how leading scientists are rethinking research culture and building a better future for science.🔗 Link to the Playlist of Problems in Academia: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLtjKq7qE0GdKtOrU9a3U0mPzPgW67waB#ResearchReform #AcademicCareers #ScienceFunding #BrainDrain #NeurosciencePodcast  #academic #challenges #academia #science #ResearchFunding #AcademicCareers #PhDLife Supported by the International Max Planck Research School for Neurosciences in #Göttingen, the European Neuroscience Institute, Cluster of Excellence Multiscale Bioimaging, as well as SFB1286Neuroscience and Beyond team:Svilen GeorgievKristina JevdokimenkoAhsen Konaç SayıcıMels AkhmetaliLaura van Agen

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• Neuroscience of Social Interactions: Friendship & Theory of Mind | Raymundo Báez-Mendoza, Ph.D.

  In Episode 28 of Neuroscience and Beyond, we explore the neural basis of social behavior with Raymundo Báez-Mendoza Ph.D., #neuroscientist and group leader at the German Primate Centre. From understanding trust and cooperation to decoding fear and social distance, Báez-Mendoza’s work reveals how the #brain makes sense of our most fundamental social experiences.Bridging research in humans and non-human primates, his lab uses game theory, structured behavioral tasks, and neural recordings to investigate the #cognitive and emotional processes that shape how we interact with others.In this episode, we cover:How scientists model real-life social decisions in the labThe role of the amygdala in both fear and friendshipHow memory, reputation, and authority influence behaviorWhat are Social Agent Identity Cells, and why do they matter?Insights from neural recordings during brain surgeryand more! 🎧 Curious how the brain navigates trust, memory, and connection? Watch the full episode on YouTube to explore how neuroscience is helping us understand social interaction at its most fundamental level.Subscribe to our YouTube channel for exclusive content and in-depth discussions on cutting-edge science!🔗Find us on X, Instagram, BlueSky, Spotify and other platforms https://linktr.ee/neurosciencebeyond 🔗Link to the video: https://youtu.be/AFb4pQJC9zo#SocialNeuroscience #GameTheory #Amygdala #PrimateResearch #Neuroeconomics #CognitiveNeuroscience #TheoryOfMind #NeurosciencePodcast #BehavouralNeuroscienceSupported by the International Max Planck Research School for Neurosciences in #Göttingen, the European Neuroscience Institute, Cluster of Excellence Multiscale Bioimaging, as well as SFB1286Timestamps00:00:00 – Introduction & Báez-Mendoza’s Research00:04:32 – From Mexico to Harvard: Comparing Research Cultures00:09:40 – Social Interactions & Game Theory in Humans and Monkeys00:15:56 – Training Monkeys for Social Decision-Making Tasks00:22:25 – Recording Brain Activity in Monkeys00:24:57 – Brain Regions Involved in Social Interaction00:30:14 – Fear and Friendship: Amygdala’s Dual Role00:33:34 – Memory and Social Decision-Making00:38:10 – Theory of Mind in Monkeys00:44:32 – What Are Social Agent Identity Cells?00:49:10 – Human Brain Recordings During Surgery00:54:11 – Role of Reputation and Authority in Decision-Making01:00:12 – Sex Differences in Social Behavior & Research ConstraintsNeuroscience and Beyond team:Svilen GeorgievKristina JevdokimenkoAhsen Konaç SayıcıMels AkhmetaliLaura van Agen

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