Sputnik Ganglia [with Dr. Theanne Griffith]
It’s Headshake’s first guest ever! Theanne Griffith, Ph.D. joins as a third host to discuss her neuroscience research on specialized ion channels in cold sensation, as well as her brand new STEM-themed children’s book series The Magnificent Makers!
Dr. Griffith’s research starts at 00:23:47
The Magnificent Makers starts at 01:02:56
Key Words
action potential, blocker, caliper, chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, cold-sensitive neurons, diversity, dorsal root ganglia (DRG) neurons, F & P text level Q, firing, ganglia, genetic approaches, implicit bias, ion channel, labeled line theory, model, peripheral nervous system, pharmacological approaches, representation, sensory neurons, somatic sensation, splanchnic, TRPM8, two-point discrimination
Old West Word of the Day (Gap Junction Almanac)
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Dr. Theanne Griffith’s Research
- Dr. Griffith’s latest publication in The Journal of Neuroscience: Tetrodotoxin-Sensitive Sodium Channels Mediate Action Potential Firing and Excitability in Menthol-Sensitive Vglut3-Lineage Sensory Neurons
- Publication that references Dr. Griffith’s above paper: The Sensory Coding of Warm Perception
The Magnificent Makers
“BOOM! SNAP! WHIZ! ZAP! A modern-day Magic School Bus for chapter book readers!”
Check out Dr. Griffith’s brand new STEM-themed children’s book series, a great gift for your favorite curious 7-10 year-old!
- https://www.theannegriffith.com/books
- Please consider purchasing from your local independent and/or Black-owned bookseller:
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- https://www.indiebound.org/
- List of Black-owned booksellers (also includes stores that may not be Black-owned but specialize in Black literature)
- If you cannot currently purchase The Magnificent Makers, be sure to request the series at your local library!
Connect with Dr. Griffith!
Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @doctheagrif
Site theannegriffith.com
Connect with The Magnificent Makers illustrator Reggie Brown!
Instagram: @reggiebrownart
Site: https://trendingcreativedesign.com/
Connect with Headshake!
‘Sta @HeadshakeNinja
Site headshake.show OR headshake.ninja
Music
Bushwick Tarantella by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300002
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Modified from original with volume fading and cuts
Disclaimer
This podcast is for entertainment and education only. The hosts are not medical doctors, and nothing they say is medical advice. Please consult with your physician before making decisions about your health.