John Krakauer

2 Appearances
Associate Professor of Neurology and Neuroscience, Columbia University

Videos 2

The Disordered Brain
Health, ScienceAir Date 07/22/2010
A panel on disorders of the brain, such as Parkinson's Disease, stroke, and paralysis, and new cutting-edge treatments.
The Motor System
ScienceAir Date 12/22/2009
As part of the Brain Series, scientists examine the motor system and how diseases like ALS and stroke disrupt its function.

Arnold Rampersad
Books, Sports, Health
Air Date 06/14/1993
Arnold Rampersad of Princeton on the book "Days of Grace," which he wrote with the late tennis player Arthur Ashe. 14:39
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Rudolf Jaenisch
Politics, Health, Science
Air Date 08/03/2005
The MIT biologist comments on the bill to increase federal funding for stem cell research and President Bush's promise to veto. 10:00
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Eric Kandel
Education, Science
Air Date 08/07/2001
Nobel Prize-winning neurobiologist Eric Kandel shares his research on the biology of memory. 54:06
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Jane Lubchenco
Science
Air Date 05/24/2011
Jane Lubchenco, head of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, on recent expeditions and her work. 22:26
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New Yorker Panel
Health, Media
Air Date 01/20/2000
A continuation of a regular feature on this broadcast, a consideration of major pieces in The New Yorker with the writers and editor of the magazine. 25:57
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