Hundreds of genes act differently in male and female brains, shaping development, behaviour and risk of diseases like Alzheimer’s & Parkinson’s from early life.

That chilling, split-second feeling that you've lived this exact moment before... but you know you haven't. Are you psychic, are you remembering a past life, or is your brain just messing with you? Welcome to the podcast that decodes one of the most common unexplained phenomena we all experience: Déjà Vu. It’s not a psychic vision or a "glitch in the Matrix"—it's a fascinating brain glitch, and it happens to over 70% of us. We're taking you deep inside the neuroscience of your own mind to find out what's really going on. Join us as we explore how your brain's memory systems, specifically the temporal lobe and the hippocampus, can misfire, creating a false sense of familiarity. We'll break down the leading scientific theories, including the idea of a "conflict" between your brain's memory retrieval and its internal "fact-checker" in the frontal lobe. Learn why déjà vu is more common when you're stressed or tired and what its connection is to anxiety and epilepsy. We're separating the science from the sci-fi to give you the real story. If you’re ready to finally understand why your memory plays tricks on you, subscribe now and solve the mystery of your own mind.

Imagine someone you love, lost for years in the fog of dementia, suddenly opens their eyes, calls you by name, and starts a conversation as if no time has passed at all. This isn't a miracle; it's a real, documented medical mystery that science is struggling to explain. Welcome to the world of Terminal Lucidity, also known as Paradoxical Lucidity—the astonishing phenomenon where people with severe brain damage, particularly from Dementia or Alzheimer's, experience an unexpected return of clarity just hours or days before death. Join us as we explore one of the most profound and hopeful medical mysteries of our time. We'll delve into the firsthand accounts and scientific research, including studies showing patients regaining full communication against all odds. How is this possible? Is it a final "power surge" from the human brain, or does it challenge our deepest understanding of consciousness itself? We investigate the theories at the edge of neuroscience, and why they fall short of explaining how a mind can reboot in a brain that's supposed to be irreversibly damaged. More than just a scientific puzzle, this is a deeply human story about the importance of final goodbyes, emotional closure, and the enduring nature of the human spirit at the end-of-life. Ready to look at the end of life in a completely new light? If you've ever wondered about the true nature of consciousness or the enduring power of human connection, hit that subscribe button now. Share this episode with anyone who has been touched by these questions, and join our community as we explore the light that can shine in the final moments. The last chapter might just be the most important one.

Imagine waking up one day and your own hand is no longer yours. It moves, it grasps, it fights with your other hand... and you are not in control. This isn't a horror movie—it's a real neurological disorder. Welcome to the baffling and terrifying world of Alien Hand Syndrome (AHS), the rare neurological disorder where a person's limb truly seems to have a mind of its own. Join us as we explore one of the most bizarre medical mysteries ever documented, separating fact from fiction. We'll uncover how damage to the brain, specifically the corpus callosum that connects the two hemispheres, can cause this shocking disconnect between intention and action. Discover the science behind the symptoms, from "intermanual conflict"—where your hands literally fight each other—to involuntary grasping of objects. We'll investigate the causes, from stroke and neurodegenerative diseases to the aftermath of radical brain surgery. This journey into the depths of neuroscience and psychology will challenge everything you thought you knew about control, consciousness, and what it truly means to be "you." We'll also discuss how patients cope and the therapies used to manage a life with a rogue limb. Ready to question who's really in charge? If you're fascinated by the hidden workings of the human brain, hit that subscribe button now. Share this episode with anyone who loves a good mind-bending story, and join our community as we explore the edge of medical science. You'll never look at your own hands the same way again.

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What if the reality you experience every day is a carefully edited movie, and your own brain is the director, cutting out anything it thinks will hurt you? In this episode, we're exposing the bizarre and brilliant defense mechanisms your brain uses to protect you from the world. This isn't just about feelings; this is about your brain actively changing reality. We'll explore the mind-bending phenomenon of time dilation (slowing down time in a crisis), confabulation (literally inventing memories to make a story make sense), and childhood amnesia (the mysterious wall that hides your earliest years). You'll discover why you might laugh at a funeral, why your feelings can suddenly switch off (emotional blunting), and how your unconscious mind works as the ultimate survival expert. These aren't glitches; they are features of your incredible internal operating system. Stick with us to the very end to learn about the bizarre condition where your brain literally deletes half of the world from your awareness... on purpose. This is the user manual for your brain they never gave you. Subscribe, share this with anyone whose mind you find fascinating, and let's explore the beautiful lies we tell ourselves to survive.

 Brain growth slowed down about 300,000 years ago due to energetic and climate pressures, according to a study published in Brain & Cognition. One of the puzzles of human evolution is why Homo sapiens...