Welcome back to Gray Matter Chatter!
In this episode, Gracie dives headfirst into the weirdest, wildest, and most fascinating facts she’s learned as a neuroscience student. From memory-erasing surgeries and brain GPS systems to walking proteins and the eerie Capgras Delusion, this solo episode is packed with strange stories that reveal just how bizarre — and brilliant — the brain really is.
You’ll learn about:
The unforgettable story of Patient H.M.
How your brain maps space with place and grid cells
A mouse with a false memory (implanted with light!)
Mirror therapy and phantom limb pain
The unsettling world of Capgras Delusion
Kinesin: the motor protein that literally walks
Why general anesthesia still stumps scientists
Whether you’re a fellow student, a science nerd, or justhere for the brainy curiosities, this episode is for you.
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