EpiSTEM

Can nurture and nature have an impact on you today? In this conclusion to the NvN series we look into the effects of maternal care, such as nurturing young, on brain development as an adult. Can the actions of parents on their young have a lasting neural effect? Tune in to find the answers you’re looking for! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epistem/support [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epistem/support]

Stress affects everyone’s life at some point but some can be more overwhelmed than others when handling this stress. This week’s paper looks into the way that different phenotypes of rat’s deal with stressors and how nurture and nature play a role into their responses. This study’s findings could be a stepping stone towards learning more about ways to combat stress for those with high anxiety! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epistem/support [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epistem/support]

Why is 4th of July celebrated with fireworks? Why is anything celebrated with fireworks for that matter? This episode we review the history of fireworks and talk about the science that makes the fire work! This break from the Nurture vs. Nature series was brought on by the celebration of Independence Day in the United States. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epistem/support [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epistem/support]

Where did the idea of Nurture vs. Nature come from? This episode tackles that question and briefly goes through the history of Nurture vs. Nature. From ancient philosophers to Nazi eugenics researchers, this topic has had a winding road and is moving towards a bright and (hopefully) successful future! Tune is as we bring you Up to Speed in this episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epistem/support [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epistem/support]

The age-old question: is there a difference between male and female brains? Sexual dimorphism is the differences found between sexes and this week the paper we found looks into the differences (or lack thereof) between the male and female brain. Tune in to learn the answer to that posed question and embark on a journey as we start a mini-series on nurture vs. nature. This mini-series will offer topics to showcase the nurture and nature side of behavior learning. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epistem/support [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epistem/support]