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The Three Brain Regions that Control Learning and Attention
34:18 - 45:30 (11:11)
By stimulating specific brain regions, including the local ceruleus and basal forebrain, along with acetylcholine, the brain can undergo rapid and massive learning through targeted attention. This discovery highlights the importance of access to specific chemicals and brain regions in changing the nervous system's ability to learn and adapt.
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The brain is plastic and it changes based on its environment; the more you use certain areas of your brain, the more that area will elaborate and become more efficient.
34:18 - 38:13 (03:54)
Summary
The brain is plastic and it changes based on its environment; the more you use certain areas of your brain, the more that area will elaborate and become more efficient.
ChapterThe Three Brain Regions that Control Learning and Attention
EpisodeHow to Focus to Change Your Brain
PodcastHuberman Lab
Two neuromodulators, including epinephrine released by the locus coeruleus, highlight the neural circuits in the brain that have the potential to change through paying attention, learning new motor skills or cognitive motor tasks.
38:13 - 40:22 (02:09)
Summary
Two neuromodulators, including epinephrine released by the locus coeruleus, highlight the neural circuits in the brain that have the potential to change through paying attention, learning new motor skills or cognitive motor tasks.
ChapterThe Three Brain Regions that Control Learning and Attention
EpisodeHow to Focus to Change Your Brain
PodcastHuberman Lab
Acetylcholine is a key neurotransmitter that sharpens our focus and amplifies signals in the brain.
40:22 - 43:30 (03:07)
Summary
Acetylcholine is a key neurotransmitter that sharpens our focus and amplifies signals in the brain. It plays a crucial role in our ability to pay attention to specific stimuli and filter out distractions.
ChapterThe Three Brain Regions that Control Learning and Attention
EpisodeHow to Focus to Change Your Brain
PodcastHuberman Lab
The release of various chemicals such as epinephrine and acetylcholine in three specific brain regions through stimulation leads to rapid and massive learning in the brain.
43:30 - 45:30 (02:00)
Summary
The release of various chemicals such as epinephrine and acetylcholine in three specific brain regions through stimulation leads to rapid and massive learning in the brain. This has been reinforced by experiments conducted by members of the Mersinac lab.