NeURoscience Perspectives

About NeURoscience Perspectives

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of neuroscience with our expert guests as they explore the mysteries of the brain and the latest breakthroughs in research with our host, John Foxe, PhD (https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/people/112360965-john-j-foxe), director of the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience at the University of Rochester Medicine (https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/del-monte-neuroscience.aspx). Each episode features in-depth conversations with leading scientists, who unravel complex topics and tackle intriguing questions like: How does the brain shape our behavior? What role do genetics play in our health? How do early life experiences shape brain function and critical periods of brain development? Listen as they share their unique journeys to neuroscience research, lessons learned from the bench, and discoveries that transform our understanding of neurodevelopmental diseases and disorders like autism and Rett syndrome and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Whether you’re a seasoned scientist or just curious about the brain, our podcast will spark your interest, expand your understanding of this dynamic field, and lift the veil on how leaders in brain research made it to where they are today. Don’t miss out on your journey into the depths of neuroscience with experts from around the world—subscribe now!

Publisher

Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience at the University of Rochester

Category

science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

9 Sept 2019

Latest episode

22 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

31 of 47 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   22 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Why can making something bigger make it harder to see? | Duje Tadin, PhD

   In this episode of Neuroscience Perspectives, Dr. Duje Tadin, professor of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Ophthalmology, and Neuroscience at the University of Rochester, explores the neuroscience of visual perception and motion processing, revealing how the brain interprets visual information and shapes our perception of reality. Dr. Tadin shares how an unexpected result during his graduate research led to discoveries about motion perception, contrast, and the brain's ability to distinguish meaningful visual signals from the background. He explains why the brain doesn't simply create an accurate copy of everything we see, but instead prioritizes information that is useful to us. He reveals his approach to studying visual illusions and his work investigating differences in visual perception in conditions including autism, schizophrenia, stroke, and low vision. Dr. Tadin's scientific journey is filled with curiosity and saying yes. He first came to the U.S. as an exchange student in high school, which set him on a trajectory toward academia. Join Dr. Tadin and our podcast host Dr. John Foxe, director of the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience for a conversation about the surprising science of seeing, how the brain makes sense of a complex visual world, and the discoveries that emerge when researchers question what seems obvious. Subscribe for more conversations with leading neuroscientists about the research shaping our understanding of the brain. #Neuroscience #VisualPerception #MotionPerception #BrainScience #NeurosciencePerspectives

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   24 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   How Microglia Influence Brain Development and Disease | Ania Majewska

   John Foxe, PhD, interviews Ania Majewska, PhD, about how microglia actively shape brain development and disease, offering insights into neuroplasticity and cutting-edge imaging techniques.

3. 

   27 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   RE-RELEASE: Why the Brain is Smarter than AI

   Host Dr. John Foxe interviews neuroscientist Dr. Doris Tsao about her groundbreaking research revealing the brain's superior intelligence over AI through efficient neural processing.

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Why can making something bigger make it harder to see? | Duje Tadin, PhD

Published 22 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] It's generally not that useful. Not useful, yeah. What's really interesting is as you get older, your ability to see background motion gets better. Yeah, right. Which is another wrinkle in the story. Right, so you're getting better at something that's actually maladaptive. Maladaptive. And it shows that difference between the stuff that your brain perceives and the reality of the physical dimensions that are out there in the world, right? Yeah. Yeah, so you want to get rid of information that's not as useful to you. And if you get older, at least in this domain, our ability to suppress the information gets weaker. […]

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• Ania Majewska
• Doris Tsao
• Lisa Genova
• Anne Hart
• Marlene Cohen

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111,387

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82

Engagement

68

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