44. Neural Remodeling during Pregnancy

In this episode of Mommy Brain Revisited I talk with Dr Jonny Kohl, Group Leader, State-Dependent Neural Processing Laboratory, The Francis Crick Institute, London, UK. We talk about his new research on how the hormones of pregnancy affect specific neurons in the MPOA that essential for parenting. It’s a fascinating new finding and provides valuable insight into the neuroendocrine factors governing parental care. We also talk about whether or not we should be using reproductively experienced females more in general neuroscience research because of the long-term impact of pregnancy on the brain, the importance of state in general and practical considerations for doing these types of studies. It’s a good one. You won’t want to miss it. For more information on Dr Kohl and his group: Here is a link to the paper we talk about:

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44. Neural Remodeling during Pregnancy is an episode from Mommy Brain Revisited by Dr. Jodi Pawluski.

This episode is 00:39:50 long.

This episode was published on Nov 6, 2023.

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