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BrainCraft
Wiggle Your Big Toe
Season 3
Episode 17
Generally we move our bodies pretty automatically and quickly, thanks to myelin, insulation which coats some of our nerve cells. Though one autoimmune disease – Multiple Sclerosis (MS) – attacks this insulation, impacting patients’ motor and sensory functions. Researching brain development and the disease itself can help develop better treatments for MS patients in the future.
9:06
The hosts from Vsauce join Vanessa for a few fascinating mental challenges.
4:24
Studies show that the joy we feel from immediate cash rewards might not be long-lasting.
4:31
Our senses of taste and smell are crucial when enjoying food... But is there more to it?
4:34
Is multitasking really a productive strategy? Is it even possible?
2:56
How did the stem-cells drawn from children's teeth help us understand the key to autism?
4:46
In the life-and-death games of Westeros, is it possible to win?
4:55
With this simple exercise, what can you learn about creativity?
5:03
The "prisoner's dilemma" is a classic test in psychology. How can you win?
5:43
Look back at Vanessa's journey through science education.
6:25
What do science, and history, tell us about decoding our memories?
4:03
Studying biology at the smallest scale.
3:07
How to trick your brain with optical illusions.