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
How to study learning and memory in mammals - plasticity and imaging of the living brain
Use Left/Right to seek, Home/End to jump to start or end. Hold shift to jump forward or backward.
In this episode, we talk to Prof. Anthony Holtmaat, a leading researcher in the field of learning and memory from Geneva University Neurocenter. Join us as we explore the substrates of learning and memory, imaging techniques such as two-photon microscopy, synapses, the importance of the thalamus, and even the possibility of inserting false memories. Tune in to this enlightening episode and gain fresh perspectives on the inner workings of our remarkable brains!
Our channel is supported by International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) for Neurosciences, the European Neuroscience Institute, 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.
#Neuroscience #memory #learning #microscopy #science #sciencepodcast #brain#göttingen #IMPRS #MBExC #AcademicChatter #SciComm #PhD #imaging #OpenScience #OpenAccess
Timestamps:
00:00:00 Intro
00:02:37 Research of Prof. Holtmaat: substrate of learning and memory
00:03:46 What is learning and memory?
00:10:31 Do we want to understand only how the human brain works?
00:12:35 Imaging techniques and tools for studying learning and memory
00:17:06 Two-photon calcium imaging
00:24:10 Combining Two-photon microscopy with genetically encoded calcium indicators (GECIs)
00:28:38 Imaging from the cranial window in animals
00:33:30 What are synapses?
00:38:10 Prof. Holtmaat’s work on protein lifetimes
00:47:00 Why are there an enormous number of synapses in the cerebellum?
00:49:50 Using whiskers for studying learning
00:55:10 What is so important about the thalamus?
01:00:59 Is it possible to insert false memories?
01:11:21 Neuronal changes in disrupted memory
Follow us on social media for the latest updates!
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/neuro_beyond
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurosciencebeyond/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@neurosciencebeyond
Neuroscience and Beyond team:
Svilen Georgiev
Kristina Jevdokimenko
Ahsen Konaç Sayıcı
Beatriz Apgaua
Mels Akhmetali