Kavli Institute for Brain and Mind (Video)

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Kavli Institute for Brain and Mind (KIBM) researchers bridge disciplinary boundaries to further our understanding of the origins, evolution and mechanisms of human cognition, from the brain's physical and biochemical machinery to the experiences and behaviors we call the mind.

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CARTA: Extraordinary Variations of the Human Mind: Lessons for Anthropogeny: Isabelle Peretz: Born to be Musical: What We Can Learn from Congenital Anomalies

Aug 26 2019 20 mins  
Isabelle Peretz examines what congenital amusia - the condition where one is amusical, lacking such abilities as pitch or rhythm recognition - can tell us about the neurobiological origins of musical ability in humans. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 32445]

Kavli Institute for Brain and Mind: Imaging the Brain from Molecules to Circuits and Beyond - Na Ji

May 07 2019 20 mins  
Na Ji of UC Berkeley presents breakthroughs in hIgh-speed volumetric Imaging of brain activity. Series: "Kavli Institute for Brain and Mind" [Science] [Show ID: 33285]

Kavli Institute for Brain and Mind: Imaging the Brain from Molecules to Circuits and Beyond - Daniel Colon-Ramos

Apr 22 2019 18 mins  
Yale University's Daniel Colon-Ramos discusses in-vivo imaging of brain synapses assembling and functioning. Series: "Kavli Institute for Brain and Mind" [Science] [Show ID: 33290]

CARTA: Extraordinary Variations of the Human Mind: Lessons for Anthropogeny: Darold Treffert: The Incredible Savant Syndrome

Mar 14 2019 16 mins  
Darold Treffert shares the fascinating story of Leslie Lemke, a musical savant, to provide a look at the characteristics of savantism. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 32447]

The Effects of Early Life Stress on Brain and Behavior

Feb 14 2019 17 mins  
Yale University's BJ Casey shares an in-depth look into the detrimental effects on the brain resulting in behavioral and developmental impairment caused by stress during childhood. Series: "Women in Science" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 31760]

Kavli Institute for Brain and Mind: Imaging the Brain from Molecules to Circuits and Beyond - Erik Jorgensen

Jan 24 2019 20 mins  
Erik Jorgensen discusses breakthroughs in imaging the process of chemical signaling that occurs at synapses. Series: "Kavli Institute for Brain and Mind" [Science] [Show ID: 33288]

CARTA: Extraordinary Variations of the Human Mind: Lessons for Anthropogeny: Jamie Ward: Synaesthesia: From Extraordinary Experiences to Enhanced Abilities

Jan 21 2019 18 mins  
Jamie Ward examines the relationship between autism and synaesthesia, and the characteristics shared by these two cognitive anomalies. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 32444]

CARTA: Extraordinary Variations of the Human Mind: Lessons for Anthropogeny: Bruce Miller: Acquired Savantism in Neurological Conditions

Dec 24 2018 17 mins  
Bruce Miller describes insights that can be gained about the human brain from patients who develop artistic abilities as neurodegenerative diseases emerge and progress. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 32443]

Kavli Institute for Brain and Mind: Imaging the Brain from Molecules to Circuits and Beyond - Jennifer Lippincott-Schwartz

Nov 12 2018 21 mins  
Jennifer Lippincott-Schwartz discusses new imaging technologies and what they are revealing about cellular architecture in the brain. Series: "Kavli Institute for Brain and Mind" [Science] [Show ID: 33291]

Kavli Institute for Brain and Mind: Imaging the Brain from Molecules to Circuits and Beyond - Mark Ellisman

Oct 24 2018 16 mins  
Mark Ellisman discusses advances in state-of-the-art brain imaging and the secrets they are revealing. Series: "Kavli Institute for Brain and Mind" [Science] [Show ID: 33284]