Neuroscience and Beyond
We are young researchers at the forefront of neuroscience in Göttingen, Germany, driven by a passion for discovery and communication. In our monthly conversations, we go beyond publications to discuss the real stories with leading experts: their revolutionary work, their personal paths, the struggles they've overcome, and the big questions driving the field forward.
Our mission is built on a simple, powerful idea: knowledge is the only resource that grows when shared. Through open dialogue, we aim to build a bridge between cutting-edge research and the curious minds eager to understand it.
Supported by the International Max Planck Research School for Neurosciences, the European Neuroscience Institute in Göttingen, the Cluster of Excellence "Multiscale Bioimaging" in Göttingen and SFB1286 Quantitative Synaptology in Göttingen.
This podcast reflects our personal views and is separate from our affiliated institutions.
Neuroscience and Beyond
Insect brain: neuroprotection, cell death and signalling. A thrilling talk with Prof. Ralf Heinrich
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In this episode, we talk to Prof. Ralf Heinrich, a Professor at the Department of Cellular Neurobiology at the University of Göttingen. The focus this time is on insects and the fascinating neuroscientific insights one can learn from them! We discuss evolutionary preserved mechanisms throughout the animal kingdom. We also talk about the research on cytokines - the signalling molecules involved in the immune system and apoptosis - a mechanism of cellular self-destruction. Prof. Heinrich delves into the mechanism of hearing in insects and their social behaviour. We also asked our guest to share his opinion on some problems in academia and advice for young scientists.
Our channel is supported by International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) for Neurosciences as well as Cluster of Excellence Multiscale Bioimaging (MBExC) in Göttingen, Germany. The views presented on this channel are not representative of IMPRS or MBExC.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 Intro
00:02:05 Early career and motivation for doing science
00:04:12 Why Göttingen?
00:05:10 Working in academia in the USA and in Germany
00:08:55 Teaching and interacting with the students
00:14:06 Organising the biggest conference of the German Neuroscience Society
00:20:08 Research interest: cytokines in immunity, evolution of the nervous system
00:23:42 Insects as model organisms in neuroscience
00:25:44 The brain of an insect
00:36:51 The role of a molecule erythropoietin
00:45:39 Apoptosis and neuroprotection - what is programmed cell death and how to prevent it?
00:54:30 How do insects hear?
00:56:14 Social behaviour of insects
01:01:59 Problems in academia: publishing system and peculiarities of the academic career
01:16:59 Advice for young scientists
References:
https://www.nwg-info.de/
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Neuroscience and Beyond team:
Svilen Georgiev
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Sabina Nowakowska
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