Allan Jones: A map of the brain

http://www.ted.com How can we begin to understand the way the brain works? The same way we begin to understand a city: by making a map. In this visually stunning talk, Allan Jones shows how his team is mapping which genes are turned on in each tiny region, and how it all connects up.

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[AidanSpeaks]

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[jmsparhawk]

So, how does prozac and wellbutrin affect the brain's genes? I hoped that he would go into detail.

[aTnavarrow]

Well documented vid TY ~

[bleachtn]

awww was that a real brain ?! 8-O

[5c4mm3r]

This is all great, you know, it's important to have a map of the brain, but it's not the root cause of most of these problems such as depression. I'm sure most can agree that the brain is a reactionary organ. So the levels of serotonin may increase in the brain during depression, but that's like blaming the brain for all the problems you have physically.

[NoobPatrol624]

@jmsparhawk

So, one cause of depression is low levels of serotonin in the brain. Serotonin works by binding to proteins on the next neuron after a synapse. Prozac works by inhibiting proteins that reuptake serotonin, so it effectively allows serotonin to linger in this post-synaptic area, mimicking a normal person's levels of serotonin levels in the post synaptic area.

I'd assume wellbutrin functions in a similar way.

[CanadianImperialist]

who is Brian?

[BPMa14n]

I was starting to fully believe the ones who say that intention and belief are what defines a persons mind function. But this guy has a good case that genes turning on and off are what makes a persons health, behavior, learning, skills. Different genes activate diferent parts of the brain which affect specific behavior. This brain tool will enable easier methods to make the brain activate and rest however the user desires.

[TheFartoholic]

4:38

Christopher Monckton?!!

[GreenHatPIrate]

I want to see the map, do you know where we can find it ?

[jasonguyperson]

Braaaiiiiiiiiinnnss....