NEWS ARCHIVES
Brain Inspired Podcast: Understanding Cognition
Posted on January 31, 2019 by Alex
BI 025 John Krakauer: Understanding Cognition
Podcast with Paul Middlebrooks, in which they “… discuss how understanding behaviors first will improve understanding how brains generate those behaviors, the state of neuroscience, plus the role of philosophy in science, lots of resources along those lines, and lots more.”
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MindMaze Acquires Neuromotor Innovations
Posted on November 12, 2018 by Alex
Read about it in the Wall Street Journal (with subscription), or here.
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Innovations in stroke treatment, fueled by the Malone Center
Posted on November 5, 2018 by Alex
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Dean’s Lecture Series Tomorrow (May 8th, 4-5 PM)
Posted on May 7, 2018 by Alex
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The Allen Brain Atlas
Posted on November 1, 2017 by Alex
Dr. Krakauer’s comments on the Allen Brain Atlas were featured in this Newsweek article.
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Clinical Trials Are Hard
Posted on November 1, 2017 by Alex
In an article in Science Magazine, Dr. Krakauer discusses some of the difficulties associated with clinical trials.
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Comprendre comment le cerveau décide
Posted on November 1, 2017 by Alex
Dr. Krakauer argues for better understanding of behavior in this article in Le Temps.
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Thinking About Science
Posted on August 29, 2017 by Alex
A recent blog post in Small Things Considered, titled Thinking About Science, featured an interview with John and David Krakauer in Current Biology (found here).
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How Brain Scientists Forgot That Brains Have Owners
Posted on February 27, 2017 by Alex
Dr. Krakauer’s recent paper was discussed in an article in The Atlantic.
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Commentary on Recent Paper
Posted on February 27, 2017 by Alex
Listen to a discussion of our recent paper, “Neuroscience Needs Behavior: Correcting a Reductionist Bias”, here (link to original paper here).
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Press Start to Heal
Posted on February 6, 2017 by Alex
A piece by Jared Swain on the use of video games to treat a wide variety of maladies.
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“We made the patients become a dolphin swimming in the ocean”
Posted on February 2, 2017 by Alex
See here for Dr. Krakauer’s interview at the Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown.
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Dr. Krakauer in Vogue
Posted on October 26, 2016 by Alex
Dr. Krakauer talks about task specificity, and how to maintain a healthy brain. Link here.
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Dr. Krakauer Interviewed by Chicago Tribune
Posted on October 26, 2016 by Alex
Dr. Krakauer was asked to comment on ischemic stroke in the context of U.S. Senator Mark Kirk’s health. Link here.
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What We Can Learn from the Minds of Olympic Athletes
Posted on August 10, 2016 by Alex
Interview of Dr. Krakauer by the Dana Foundation. Read the interview here.
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The potential of virtual therapy
Posted on June 13, 2016 by Alex
A recent article in UCSC’s Science Notes explores virtual therapy as a tool to aid stroke recovery. Dr. Krakauer comments on the importance of aggressive physical therapy immediately following a stroke, in order to take advantage of early plasticity.
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Learn a new sport!
Posted on March 16, 2016 by Alex
Our own Dr. John Krakauer was interviewed for an article in the New York Times Well Blog. The article, Learning a New Sport May Be Good for the Brain, examines the potential neurological benefits of learning a new motor skill in adulthood.
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Double Strokes Making Waves
Posted on January 11, 2016 by Alex
Recent work by Dr. Steven Zeiler and colleagues on the recovery of motor function following a second stroke (press release and publication) has generated a lot of buzz in recent days. Outlets include EurekAlert, Fox News, a lengthy discussion on Reddit, and others.
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Bandit’s 3D Touch
Posted on December 23, 2015 by Alex
Bandit’s Shark Showdown, the new game from Max and Haley, has received mention from several outlets for its use of 3D touch controls and potential as a hand rehabilitation tool for stroke victims. These include Time Magazine and The Verge, and list the game amongst apps from tech giants such as Facebook and Twitter.
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“Is the ‘Dumb Jock’ Really a Nerd?” Redux
Posted on December 8, 2015 by Alex
An article by Jason Stanley and John Krakauer, originally published October 27, 2013 (see here), has now been published in the first edition of The Stone Reader: Modern Philosophy in 133 Arguments, an anthology of philosophy essays published in the New York Times.
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Helping Hand
Posted on November 16, 2015 by Alex
Dr. Krakauer, the Kata team, and BLAM were profiled in the New Yorker!
Read the full article here.
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How Stroke Patients Can Rewire Their Brains
Posted on November 13, 2015 by Nathan Kim
Dr. Krakauer and the lab were featured in the inaugural episode of “Science Happens!” at STAT.
Watch the video and read the article here.
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TEDx – A Critical Window for Recovery After Stroke
Posted on April 23, 2015 by Nathan Kim
Dr. Krakauer’s TEDx talk at Johns Hopkins University. March 7, 2015.
View this full program online.
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MICA Alumna Helps Repair Brain Injuries
Posted on April 2, 2015 by Nathan Kim
MICA Communication’s article on Kat McNally and the Kata Project.
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A very well written review of Shark Eaters: Rise of the Dolphins
Posted on January 29, 2015 by Nathan Kim
Koffee Klaud‘s review of Shark Eaters: Rise of the Dolphins.
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Rules of the Game: Movement in Health and Disease
Posted on January 26, 2015 by Nathan Kim
Dr. Krakauer’s talk at the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery, University of Wisconsin. Part of the John Von Neumann Public Lectures in Complexity & Computation.
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Hopkins’ new video game may pave way for stroke therapy
Posted on October 15, 2014 by Nathan Kim
The Baltimore Sun‘s article on I Am Dolphin.
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“I Am Dolphin”: where dolphins, gaming and neuroscience meet
Posted on October 10, 2014 by Nathan Kim
The Washington Post‘s article on I Am Dolphin.
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John Krakauer’s Stroke of Genius
Posted on September 29, 2014 by Nathan Kim
National Geographic‘s article and video feature on Dr. Krakauer.
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New Game Combines Aquarium Life with Neuroscience Studies
Posted on August 18, 2014 by Nathan Kim
WBFF Fox Baltimore‘s coverage of I Am Dolphin.
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I Am Dolphin Physics Game May Help Stroke Victims
Posted on August 13, 2014 by Nathan Kim
The Escapist‘s article on I Am Dolphin and the Kata Project.
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Brainiacs: Motor Recovery After Stroke in Mice and Man
Posted on August 7, 2014 by Nathan Kim
Dr. Krakauer’s talk for 2014 Science Writers’ Boot Camp, Brainiacs: Recent Advances in Neuroscience. April 28, 2014.
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The Playable Virtual Dolphin Created to Help Stroke Patients Recover
Posted on June 16, 2014 by Nathan Kim
The Atlantic‘s article on the Kata Project.
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Virtual Dolphin on a Mission
Posted on June 16, 2014 by Nathan Kim
National Geographic‘s article on the Kata Project.
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New MRI Analysis Predicts Which Stroke Patients Will Be Helped — or Seriously Harmed — by Clot-Busting Treatment
Posted on June 16, 2014 by Nathan Kim
Coverage of Dr. Richard Leigh’s recent findings on predictive MRI analysis for stroke treatment.
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Biology of Mind
Posted on March 4, 2014 by Nathan Kim
Dr. Krakauer’s appearance at The Helix Center’s Biology of Mind roundtable, February 22, 2014.
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Research on Video Games and Mental Health
Posted on January 15, 2014 by Nathan Kim
Dr. Krakauer’s guest appearance on The Diane Rehm Show discussing the impact of video game playing and mental health. Original air date: Nov. 27, 2013.
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Is the ‘Dumb Jock’ Really a Nerd?
Posted on October 28, 2013 by Promit Roy
Jason Stanley and John Krakauer’s article for The New York Times Opinionator. Published October 27, 2013.
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Keeping the Aging Mind Young
Posted on October 7, 2013 by Promit Roy
Dr. Krakauer’s guest appearance on Midday with Dan Rodricks. Original air date: Thursday, October 3, 2013.
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Brain Talk: Motor Skills
Posted on January 3, 2013 by Promit Roy
Dr. Krakauer’s radio talk on Brain Science Institute’s Brain Talk.
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The Rules of the Game: From HM to Motor Skill
Posted on December 12, 2012 by Promit Roy
Dr. John Krakauer’s talk for the Brain Science Institute lecture series.
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Please Explain: Teams and Teamwork
Posted on August 10, 2012 by Promit Roy
This week’s Please Explain takes a look at the art and science of teamwork. We’re joined by Scott Wiltermuth, Assistant Professor of Management and Organization, at USC’s Marshall School of Business, and Dr. John Krakauer, Professor of Neurology and Neuroscience, Director, Center for the Study of Motor Learning and Brain Repair, the Johns Hopkins Hospital Department of Neurology.
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The making of an elite athlete
Posted on July 16, 2012 by Promit Roy
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The Disordered Brain
Posted on July 26, 2010 by Promit Roy
Episode 10 of the Charlie Rose’s Brain Series Round table discussion featuring Columbia's Dr. Eric Kandell, Dr. John Krakauer and Mahlon DeLong (Emory), John Donoghue (Brown), and Nancy Bonini
(University of Pennsylvania.)
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The Brain, Discover Magazine
Posted on April 30, 2010 by Promit Roy
Discover Magazine, April 2010 (p. 26), in “The Brain” section on John Krakauer’s paper.
Read it or download the PDF.
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The Acting Brain
Posted on December 22, 2009 by Promit Roy
Episode 3 of Charlie Rose’s Brain Series Round Table featuring Eric Kandel, Daniel Wolpert (Univ. Cambridge), John Krakauer (Columbia), Tom Jessell (Columbia) and Robert Brown (U Mass).
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Please Explain: Handedness
Posted on October 30, 2007 by Promit Roy
The Leonard Lopate Show
Please Explain: Handedness
Featuring Dr. John Krakauer of Columbia University and Dr. Robert L. Sainburg of Pennsylvania State University.
Listen to this program online
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A Ticklish Subject
Posted on May 31, 2005 by Promit Roy
The Leonard Lopate Show
A Ticklish Subject
Featuring Dr. John Krakauer of Columbia University and Dr. Robert Provine of University of Maryland.
Listen to this program online
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