Seasons & Episodes
Anatomy and Functioning of the Brain
Kick off this course with a tour of the brain. As you delve into the colorful world of grey matter, this first lesson re
Neuropsychological Assessment
Now that you understand the anatomy of the brain, shift your attention to the field of neuropsychology, which is both an
Intellectual Disabilities and Down Syndrome
Begin the first of several lessons that focus on brain disorders commonly diagnosed during childhood-beginning here with
Autism Spectrum Disorders, Part 1
In this first lesson on autism spectrum disorders, you will study the symptoms that characterize autism, how autism is d
Autism Spectrum Disorders, Part 2
Continue your exploration of autism by examining research on brain pathology, savant abilities, and treatment options. R
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Most of us have heard of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but what exactly is this disorder? How prevale
Developmental Dyslexia
Take a closer look at a language-based learning disability known as developmental dyslexia, which affects about 5-10% of
Epilepsy
In today's lesson, you will examine epilepsy, a disorder marked by seizures-an episode where groups of neurons in the br
Mitochondrial Disorders
You may remember learning about the "mighty mitochondria" in biology. When these energy producers fail, it can lead to c
Head Injuries, Part 1
Shift your attention from genetic wiring to brain damage. In this first of two lessons on head injuries, Professor Nearg
Head Injuries, Part 2
Continue your study of head injuries with a look at some unusual conditions that can result from them. From visual agnos
Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis, or MS, is a disorder in which the protective coating on our nerve cells gets damaged and disrupts th
Brain Tumors
You likely know that brain tumors are abnormal growths of tissue, but you might be shocked to find out there are roughly
Huntington's, ALS, and Creutzfeldt-Jakob
Take a look at three rare but important brain disorders: Huntington's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and
Parkinson's Disease, Part 1
This course opened with several lessons about disorders in childhood. Now shift your attention to a series of lessons ab
Parkinson's Disease, Part 2
Continue your survey of Parkinson's disease with an investigation into how biological sex affects Parkinson's disease. T
Stroke, Part 1
Strokes are the leading cause of death in the United States and a major cause of serious disability in adults. In this f
Stroke, Part 2
In this second exploration of strokes, review the risk factors, the types of aphasia (language disorder) that commonly o
Alzheimer's Disease, Part 1
Dementia refers to a group of symptoms associated with a decline in memory. In your next two-part unit, you will explore
Alzheimer's Disease, Part 2
Continue your study of Alzheimer's disease with a look at preventative measures, pharmacological and nonpharmacological
Lewy Body Disease and Vascular Dementia
In addition to Alzheimer's, there are many other forms of dementia-each with their own distinct neuropathology and cogni
FTD and Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
Wrap up the unit on dementia with a survey of frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome. FTD is an u
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Mild cognitive impairment is a disorder that tends to precede the onset of various types of dementia. Because dementia i
The Future of Brain Research and Treatment
Although science has come a long way in solving the mysteries of the brain, we still have a long way to go. Round out th
