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The Ion Channel
by The Ion Channel
Hi! We're Matthew, Adya, Ally, and Clarinde. We're four students from Hong Kong who love figuring out the neuroscience behind everything in our world, from transgender identity to post-COVID social anxiety. Just like how your ion channels help neurons transmit information to one another, we try to break complex neuroscience jargon into cozy stories and enlightening jokes. Tune in and spend some time with us!
Episodes
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Ep 10: This Is Not A Cult
This Is Not A Cult. Despite our often overly jolly demeanors, we promise you our newly rebranded The Ion Channel podcast is not a cult. Cults are often a subject of pop culture fanaticism, but in reality, they are dark psychological horrors that manipulate members with a host of tricks and...
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You Are Only 1% Human
The gut microbiome is an evolving and exciting field of research, and as we uncover more about the mysteries of the microbiome, the more we realize its significance in our everyday lives. The vast network of microbiota, spanning thousands of species of bacteria, fungi parasites, and more dictates...
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The Social Anxiety of Re-Entry
The return to school and social situations after a long period of awayness can be scary a lot of the time. For many of us, amidst all the joy of being reunited with friends, there's the anxiety that comes with being in these social situations. In this episode, Adya and Matthew cover how the brain...
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The Neurology of Transgender Identity
Even as pride month has passed, Matthew (he/him) and Adya (she/her) dive into the neurology of transgender identity. They look at the neurobiological basis of gender dysphoria and how medication that aids in transformation affects the brain and body. We hope you enjoyed the episode. Please find…
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AP Psychology Cram Review 2
Want other neuroscience and psych content, or want to stay updated with our podcast? Follow us on Instagram @theionchannelpodcast! Ally and Matthew take on a last minute review of AP Psychology ahead of the test coming up this week! Part 2. Drop in and listen for a last review, and we encourage…
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AP Psychology Cram Review 1
Want other neuroscience and psych content, or want to stay updated with our podcast? Follow us on Instagram @theionchannelpodcast! Ally and Matthew take on a last minute review of AP Psychology ahead of the test coming up this week! Part 1. Drop in and listen for a last review, and we encourage…
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(Not) Sleeping and Chewbacca
As the pandemic rages into its 3rd year, the team examines the often overlooked phenomenon of COVID-somnia, including what you can do to minimize the risk as schools stay closed and work from home enters yet another leg. They also look at the instances of hallucinations induced by sleep...
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Chasing Happiness on the Hedonic Treadmill
What exactly does happiness look like? And can we learn it? In this episode, the team dives into the hypotheticals of happiness, what it means to run on the hedonic treadmill, and how to find greater happiness through what psychology and neuroscience have taught us.
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Love, The World: Love Across Cultures and the Anxiety of Valentines Day
In the second of two episodes on Valentines day, Adya, Clarinde, Ally and Matthew dive into what love looks like across cultures, ranging from American cultures to North Tibetan cultures to cultures in Hong Kong here today. They also address the anxiety of being single of valentines day, and…
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Jealous Cheaters and Sweaty Shirts: The Neurology of Love
Valentines Day is here, and what better way to celebrate it than by kicking off our podcast! Learn about the neurology of love, ranging from pheromones and chemicals that stick in our shirts, to how evolution has shaped out love today. Featuring Adya, Clarinde, Ally and Matthew.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hi! We're Matthew, Adya, Ally, and Clarinde. We're four students from Hong Kong who love figuring out the neuroscience behind everything in our world, from transgender identity to post-COVID social anxiety. Just like how your ion channels help neurons transmit information to one another, we try to break complex neuroscience jargon into cozy stories and enlightening jokes. Tune in and spend some time with us!
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The Ion Channel
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How many episodes does The Ion Channel have?
The Ion Channel currently has 10 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is The Ion Channel about?
Hi! We're Matthew, Adya, Ally, and Clarinde. We're four students from Hong Kong who love figuring out the neuroscience behind everything in our world, from transgender identity to post-COVID social anxiety. Just like how your ion channels help neurons transmit information to one another, we try to...
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