Brain Talk with Dr. Jesse Rissman
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Neuroscience might be the final frontier when it comes to the human body. There is still so much to be discovered and understood about memory, attention, and how we learn. My guest on this week’s podcast runs a research lab at UCLA that uses brain imaging and electrical stimulation to see if science can move the needle and unlock our potential. Listen and learn: What memory is and why it’s impossible to isolate in the brain Why some primates have better short-term recall than humans How theta wave stimulation might improve memory The challenges with testing and tracking attention Links Jesse’s Site ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Jesse Rissman is an Associate Professor at UCLA in both the Psychology and Psychiatry departments. He is also part of several research centers focused on studying the brain and memory. Dr. Rissman earned his PhD from the University of California, Berkeley, and completed postdoctoral work at Stanford University. His research looks at how the brain supports memory and how we control it, using methods like brain imaging and stimulation. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel
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