The Synapse

The Synapse

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The Synapse episodes

  • Discussing Bipolar Disorder with Chiara

    Today we talk with Chiara, a college student who has bipolar disorder. We discuss what bipolar is, what depressive and manic episodes are like, how school should better support students with all kinds of mental health conditions, and how you can better support people around you.

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    • 29 min
    • Perspectives on ADHD from a lived experience with Leila

      Today we will be covering ADHD otherwise known as attention-deficit or hyperactivity disorder which can lead to difficulty sustaining attention, hyperactivity, and impulsive behavior. Our guest today is Leila, she is an individual with ADHD who shares her lived experience from Cincinnati, Ohio.

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      Guest links:

      • Youtube series: How to ADHD 
      • Reddit forum: ADHD
      • Leila's Instagram
      • Learn more about Simply Neuroscience (SN) at the links below!

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        • 26 min
        • Every Kind of Mind - Psychologist Perspectives on ADHD with Dr. Russell Ramsay

          Today we will be covering ADHD otherwise known as attention-deficit or hyperactivity disorder which can lead to difficulty sustaining attention, hyperactivity, and impulsive behavior. Our guest today is Dr. Russell Ramsay, he is the co-founder and co-director of the Adult ADHD Treatment and Research Program and an associate professor of clinical psychology, all at the University of Pennsylvania.

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          Guest Links:

          • UPenn Adult ADHD Center
          • Dr. Ramsay’s Website
          • Dr. Ramsay’s Twitter
          • Learn more about Simply Neuroscience (SN) at the links below!

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            • 44 min
            • Neuron y Parle - Émission 6 - CRISPR-Cas9 101 : Manipuler le CRISPR-Cas9, à l'aide d'une étude de cas sur le syndrome de Prader-Willi

              Salut !

              Bienvenue à Neuron y Parle, le premier podcast francophone chez le Synapse. Si vous vous intéressez à la neuroscience, la biotechno, la génétique et la psychologie (parmi d'autres sujets !), et vous êtes francophones/francophiles, félicitations, ce podcast est pour vous !

              Aujourd'hui, nous discutons de l'utilisation du CRISPR-Cas9 pour modifier les gènes, à l'aide d'une étude de cas sur le syndrome de Prader-Willi. Mais pour vous, si vous lisez ceci, une réflexion : est-ce éthique de proposer l'édition génétique humaine comme thérapie médicale ? Partagez ce podcast avec vos amis pour leur donner la parole !

              - Philip, hôte de Neuron y Parle

              Voir la transcription et la traduction ici.

              6 min
            • Every Kind of Mind - Dyslexia and a Fantastical Career with Daniel Greene

              Back again with the second episode of Every Kind of Mind, we talk to Daniel Greene, a Booktuber and author with dyslexia who focuses on fantasy and science fiction. We talk about how dyslexia is handled in school, strategies Daniel used to overcome hurdles with his dyslexia, the Booktube community, and what it takes to be an author.

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              Guest Links:

              • Daniel Greene Link Tree to Socials and Books
              • Learn more about Simply Neuroscience (SN) at the links below!

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                • 30 min
                • Neuron y Parle - Émission 5 - Qu'est-ce que le mécanisme CRISPR-Cas9 ?

                  Salut !

                  Bienvenue à Neuron y Parle, le premier podcast francophone chez le Synapse. Si vous vous intéressez à la neuroscience, la biotechno, la génétique et la psychologie (parmi d'autres sujets !), et vous êtes francophones/francophiles, félicitations, ce podcast est pour vous !

                  Aujourd'hui, nous parlons du mécanisme CRISPR-Cas9. Malgré cette énorme fouillis de lettres, il a un rôle très important chez la survie des bactéries. Toi, mon cher auditeur, deviendra bactérie pendant les cinq prochaines minutes !

                  - Philip, hôte de Neuron y Parle

                  Voir la transcription et la traduction ici.

                  6 min
                • Every Kind of Mind - Dyslexia Across Cultures with Dr. Catherine McBride

                  Welcome to the newest series of the Synapse, Every Kind of Mind! This series discusses neurodiversity by interviewing various professionals and neurodiverse individuals. We are hopeful about debunking stigmas and myths around neurodiversity and are excited to celebrate our differences! In this episode, we will cover dyslexia. Our guest is Dr. Catherine McBride, a world-renowned dyslexia, reading, and developmental psychologist. Dr. McBride is the Choh-Ming Li Professor of Psychology at the Chinese University of Hong Kong.

                  Transcript Link

                  Guest Links:

                  • Dr. McrBride’s Website
                  • Dr. McBride’s Book
                  • Learn more about Simply Neuroscience (SN) at the links below!

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                    • Main SN Instagram
                    • 41 min
                    • Live and Love - Self Love: Self Confidence

                      Tune in to the first episode of Live and Love - Self Love to delve into the world of Self-Confidence. Is lack of Self-Confidence a show stopper? Are there ways to build it? Listen to find out!


                      Host: Impana Gargeya

                      Editor: Inchara A U Athreya

                      7 min
                    • Neuron y Parle - Émission 4 - L'origine évolutionniste de l'attraction

                      Salut !

                      Bienvenue à Neuron y Parle, le premier podcast francophone chez le Synapse. Si vous vous intéressez à la neuroscience, la biotechno, la génétique et la psychologie (parmi d'autres sujets !), et vous êtes francophones/francophiles, félicitations, ce podcast est pour vous !

                      Aujourd'hui, nous parlons aujourd'hui de l'attraction. Mais pas d'un contexte contemporain, certainement pas... un voyage dans le temps pourra expliquer pourquoi ton béguin ne t'aime pas en retour !

                      - Philip, hôte de Neuron y Parle

                      Voir la transcription ici.

                      7 min
                    • Wits in the Walks of Life: Dancing to the Mind's Tune

                      Today's guest is Ms. Vyju Iyengar who runs her own Bharatnatyam dance school called Noopur Nritya Academy in Attleboro, Massachusetts. She has been dancing since she was just 4 years old and she took on her first teaching job at the age of 16. She has continued to dance with some amazing local dancers and been part of fund raisers for causes that are close to her heart. 


                      For more information, please visit:

                      https://www.noopurnritya.com/

                      23 min

                    About The Synapse

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                    We explore the interdisciplinary applications of STEM fields with guest interviews and educational productions. This podcast is student-run through the nonprofit "Simply Neuroscience."