Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute, Stanford Courses

What is Psychosis - Navigating an Altered Reality

Explore psychosis through expert insights and lived experiences, understanding this condition affecting 3% of people and learning how individuals navigate altered reality.

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• 46 minutes
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A Less Artificial Intelligence - Neuroscience and AI Co-evolution

Explore the intersection of neuroscience and AI through Andreas Tolias's examination of developing more natural and brain-inspired artificial intelligence systems at Stanford's symposium.

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• 40 minutes
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Towards Understanding Adaptive Intelligence

Explore groundbreaking research on adaptive intelligence and its implications for neuroscience and AI, examining the fascinating intersection between biological and artificial learning systems.

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• 43 minutes
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Comparing Human and AI-Constructed Models of a Neural Circuit

Explore groundbreaking research comparing neural circuit models developed by humans and AI, examining their implications for neuroscience and artificial intelligence advancement.

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• 39 minutes
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Neuroscience and AI - What Artificial Intelligence Teaches Us About the Brain and Vice Versa

Explore the fascinating intersection of neuroscience and AI with Stanford expert Surya Ganguli, examining how modern AI systems inform our understanding of biological intelligence and brain function.

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• 28 minutes
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How We Remember and Why We Forget - The Neuroscience of Memory

Discover the neuroscience behind memory formation, forgetting patterns, and practical techniques to enhance cognitive retention through expert insights from Stanford neuroscientist Anthony Wagner.

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• 29 minutes
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How Psychedelics Alter Our Perception of Reality - Part 2

Explore the fascinating mechanisms behind psychedelics' ability to alter perception and consciousness, with insights from Stanford researcher Boris Heifets on their impact on brain function and reality.

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• 24 minutes
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Psychedelics, Placebo, and Anesthetic Dreams in Psychiatric Treatment - Part 1

Explore groundbreaking research on psychedelics in psychiatry, examining the relationship between psychedelic experiences, placebo effects, and therapeutic outcomes through innovative clinical approaches and anesthetic studies.

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• 30 minutes
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Redefining Parkinson's Disease - A New Biological Understanding

Discover groundbreaking research redefining Parkinson's disease through biological markers rather than symptoms, exploring early detection methods and potential preventive interventions with Dr. Kathleen Poston.

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• 24 minutes
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Brain Stimulation and Psychiatry 3.0 - Advances in TMS Therapy for Depression

Discover how Stanford's groundbreaking SAINT therapy revolutionizes depression treatment through targeted magnetic brain stimulation, achieving 80% remission rates in just one week and transforming psychiatric care approaches.

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• 25 minutes
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Assembling the Brain - Understanding Neural Circuit Development Through Lab-Grown Models

Discover groundbreaking research on brain organoids and assembloids, exploring how these lab-grown neural models help understand psychiatric disorders and early brain development for potential new treatments.

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• 23 minutes
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Cortical Circuitry for Vision and Reading

Explore the neural mechanisms behind visual processing and reading comprehension through groundbreaking research on cortical circuits and their functional relationships in human cognition.

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• 32 minutes
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Making the Invisible Visible - Blood-Brain Barrier Dysfunction in Infarct-Induced Neurodegeneration

Discover groundbreaking research on blood-brain barrier dysfunction and its role in post-stroke neurodegeneration, exploring innovative visualization techniques and therapeutic implications.

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• 33 minutes
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Dynamic Imaging of Cerebral Physiology to Probe Brain Function and Vascular Health

Explore advanced neuroimaging techniques for understanding brain function and blood flow dynamics, featuring cutting-edge research in cerebral physiology and vascular health assessment.

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• 28 minutes
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Bespoke Biomaterials - Towards Personalized Neural Mimics

Explore groundbreaking research in personalized neural biomaterials and their potential applications in neuroscience, featuring insights from Stanford's cutting-edge developments.

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• 32 minutes
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