Brain Matters (Audio)

Alzheimer's Disease in Women: Why Sex Differences Matter

Sarah Banks, Ph.D. explores why Alzheimer's disease affects women differently than men, emphasizing distinct patterns in tau pathology, cognitive testing bias, and treatment response. She explains ho…

00:05:14 | Thu 07 Aug 2025

Uncovering Mechanisms of Neurodegenerative Diseases by CRISPR-Based Screens with Martin Kampmann

Martin Kampmann, Ph.D., explores how CRISPR screening and induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) technology can uncover new insights into neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's. His lab uses CRISPR …

00:58:22 | Fri 03 Jan 2025

Exercise Improves Brain Health?

What can you do today to improve or maintain your brain health? Join Sarah Banks, Ph.D., a leading expert in healthy aging, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease, as she discusses the latest research on …

00:01:34 | Mon 09 Sep 2024

Risk Factors for Alzheimer's What You Can Change

What can you do today to improve or maintain your brain health? Join Sarah Banks, Ph.D., a leading expert in healthy aging, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease, and discover actionable steps you can ta…

00:09:36 | Thu 29 Aug 2024

Diet's Effect On Cognitive Decline Vascular Risk

What can you do today to improve or maintain your brain health? Join Sarah Banks, Ph.D., a leading expert in healthy aging, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease, as she discusses the latest research on …

00:02:30 | Wed 21 Aug 2024

Delay Cognitive Decline with This Device

What can you do today to improve or maintain your brain health? Sarah Banks, Ph.D., an expert in healthy aging, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease, explores risk factors and corrective tips associated…

00:03:05 | Thu 15 Aug 2024

Can We Avoid Cognitive Decline with Age?

What can you do today to improve or maintain your brain health? Join Sarah Banks, Ph.D., a leading expert in healthy aging, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease, for an in-depth exploration of the lates…

00:54:49 | Thu 30 May 2024

Cognitive Aging In The Oldest Old: Resilience And Risk Revealed

Claudia H. Kawas, M.D., addresses Alzheimer's disease and related conditions in older adults, noting the challenge of accurate diagnosis and the resemblance of other brain conditions to Alzheimer's. …

00:48:45 | Fri 29 Mar 2024

Looking to a Future Without Alzheimer's

Alzheimer’s disease is a major health crisis that is projected to become an even larger threat in the coming decades. According to the National Institute on Aging, the number of Americans 65 and olde…

01:22:40 | Sat 11 Feb 2023

Modeling Neurological Conditions Using Stem Cell-Derived Neurons: ApoE and APP in Alzheimer's Disease with Thomas C. Südhof - Sanford Stem Cell Symposium 2022

Thomas C. Südhof, M.D., Stanford University, discusses facets of the fundamental cell biology of ApoE and APP analyzed in stem cell-derived human neurons. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Med…

00:55:53 | Wed 16 Nov 2022

How Changes in Proteins Can Lead to Diseases

Dr. Songi Han, professor in the Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Chemical Engineering at UC Santa Barbara, talks about her research into the function of proteins in the body and how changes …

00:27:46 | Wed 13 Apr 2022

Neurostimulation for Cognition in Alzheimer's Dementia and High Risk Populations with Tarek Rajji

Tarek Rajji, MD, shares research from current trials combining brain stimulation with interventions including cognitive remediation. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medici…

00:19:00 | Sat 20 Nov 2021

Alzheimer's Disease - The Language Syndrome

Dr. Georges Naasan discusses communication difficulties associated with the language syndrome of Alzheimer's Disease. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and…

00:05:28 | Mon 30 Aug 2021

Alzheimer's Disease - The Frontal/Executive Syndrome

Dr. Georges Naasan describes the symptoms seen in the frontal/executive syndrome of Alzheimer's disease. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [S…

00:02:14 | Fri 27 Aug 2021

The Role of Music in Dementia Caregiving Relationships

Research suggests that listening to or singing songs can provide emotional and behavioral benefits for people with Alzheimer's disease. Dr. Theresa Allison provides an overview of music in the contex…

01:20:50 | Fri 09 Jul 2021

A Closer Look At...Alzheimer's Disease

Stem cell research is changing the way Alzheimer's disease is diagnosed and treated. Larry Goldstein, PhD and Doug Galasko, MD join Alysson Muotri, PhD to share the latest findings and what the futur…

01:44:43 | Thu 04 Mar 2021

Using Human Stem Cells to Probe Mechanisms of Neuronal Changes in Alzheimer’s Disease - Larry Goldstein

Lawrence S.B. Goldstein, PhD discusses his career in science and his work to understand the molecular basis of neuronal defects in Alzheimer's Disease. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicin…

00:44:27 | Sat 10 Oct 2020

Stem Cells and Disease Modeling in a Dish Autism Research via Brain Organoids

Researcher Alysson Muotri is using stem cells to study everything from autism to the Zika virus. In this excerpt Muotri discusses stem cell and brain organoid research for possible applications to hu…

00:06:27 | Fri 28 Aug 2020

Little-Known Jobs of the Immune System (They Are a Big Deal)

Interactive immune systems are at the center of cancer and other diseases. Dr. Matthew Krummel explores some lesser-known functions of the immune system related to memory making, arteriosclerosis, an…

00:05:53 | Fri 31 Jul 2020

Is Cognitive Decline Inevitable?

Dr. Aimee Kao discusses key behaviors known to protect brain health. Dr. Kao looks at population trends and wonders if they tell a complete story. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Sci…

00:06:14 | Sat 11 Jul 2020

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