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NPP BrainPod

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Oxytocin
Paraventricular Nucleus
California Mice
Neuroscience
Social Anxiety
Coffee Consumption
Caffeine
Risk Aversion
Worry
Neuropsychopharmacology
Menstrual Cycle Affective Change
Dopamine Receptors
Gray Matter Volume
Nicotine
Cannabis Lifetime Use
Endocannabinoid System
ADHD
E-Cigarettes
Cigarette Smoking
Genetic Determinants

BrainPod is the podcast from the journal Neuropsychopharmacology, produced in association with Nature Publishing Group. Join us as we delve into the latest basic and clinical research that advance our understanding of the brain and behavior, featuring highlighted content from a top journal in fields of neuroscience, psychiatry, and pharmacology. For complete access to the original papers and revie... more

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Oxytocin has become known for having anti-anxiety and affiliative behavioral effects. That’s why clinicians and researchers are excited about using oxytocin as a potential therapeutic. 

Brian Trainor is a professor at UC Davis, and his lab has been ... more

Cannabis, which is increasingly legally available, both for therapeutic and recreational use, is now one of the most commonly used drugs worldwide. Of people who have ever used cannabis, studies vary, but they estimate that about 10-25 percent of peo... more

Worry seems like something most people do from time to time, but for some people, severe worry can become an overwhelming sensation, and for older adults later in life, severe worry has been associated with an increased risk of stroke and coronary he... more

There’s been a fair amount of animal data suggesting that nicotine can affect the developing brain, but there hadn’t been the equivalent human studies done on people whose brains are still developing. And today there are two predominant forms of nico... more

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Recent Guests

Brian Trainor
Professor at UC Davis and researcher on oxytocin
University of California, Davis
Episode: Oxytocin neurons in the anterior and posterior paraventricular nucleus have distinct behavioral functions and electrophysiological profiles
Audrey Krissman
Neuroscience graduate student and co-author of the study
University of California, Davis
Episode: Oxytocin neurons in the anterior and posterior paraventricular nucleus have distinct behavioral functions and electrophysiological profiles
Laurie Zawertailo
Senior scientist at the Center for Addiction and Mental Health and associate professor
University of Toronto
Episode: Grey matter morphometry in young adult e-cigarette users, tobacco cigarette users & non-using controls
Kanwar Boparai
Postdoctoral researcher with a focus on brain studies
University of Toronto
Episode: Grey matter morphometry in young adult e-cigarette users, tobacco cigarette users & non-using controls
Draulio Araujo
Professor at the Brain Institute in the University of Rio Grande Norte, Brazil, studying psychedelics and depression
University of Rio Grande Norte
Episode: Rapid and sustained antidepressant effects of vaporized N,N-Dimethyltryptamine: A Phase 2a clinical trial in Treatment-Resistant Depression.
Caitlin Orsini
Assistant professor in the Departments of Psychology and Neurology at UT Austin
University of Texas at Austin
Episode: Sex differences in sensitivity to dopamine receptor manipulations of risk-based decision making in rats

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Cynthia Graeber
Podcast host specializing in neuroscience discussions and presenting research from the journal Neuropsychopharmacology.

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4.2 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • Robot vs Valley Girl

    What’s with the host’s robotic voice? She cannot be a real person. The I am to take seriously an interviewee who has all the gravitas of a cheerleader. Dull is putting it too kindly.

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Oxytocin neurons in the anterior and posterior paraventricular nucleus have distinct behavioral functions and electrophysiological profiles
Q: What do you think the field needs to understand better?
How oxytocin circuits are activated in different social contexts.
Oxytocin neurons in the anterior and posterior paraventricular nucleus have distinct behavioral functions and electrophysiological profiles
Q: Did anything in the results of this study surprise you?
The distinct electrophysiological signatures of oxytocin neurons in the anterior and posterior PVN were surprising.
The genetics of cannabis lifetime use
Q: So what do you think are the implications for further research?
The findings can enhance understanding of genetic correlations and prompted further research, including studies on erectile dysfunction.
The genetics of cannabis lifetime use
Q: Did these results tell you anything about cannabis use and the brain?
No genes associated with endocannabinoid function were found, indicating a need for further understanding of the mechanisms.
The genetics of cannabis lifetime use
Q: What were some of your main findings?
The study identified 11 genetic variants associated with cannabis lifetime use, indicating a genetic influence on usage behaviors.

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What is NPP BrainPod about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The content primarily revolves around advancements in neuroscience, psychiatry, and pharmacology, dissecting research that informs our understanding of brain function and behavior. Episodes often feature expert discussions on a range of topics including the genetic and neurobiological underpinnings of substance use, mental health disorders, and the evaluation of innovative treatment methodologies for psychiatric conditions. A particular focus may be given to emerging treatments such as psychedelics and their implications for mental health, alongside explorations of the endocannabinoid system and addiction-related topics. The podcast likely appeals to those interested in the intersection of science and medicine, particularly within cutting-e... more

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