The Decade of the Brain, which ends this year, marked an acceleration of neuroscience research. This radio show, from the NPR series The Infinite Mind,
” takes a look at some of the astounding progress we’ve made in that decade, highlighting the ten most
important breakthroughs. Guests include Dr. Guy McKhann, associate director for clinical research at the
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke; Dr. Miguel Nicolelis, associate professor of
neurobiology at the Duke University Medical Center; Dr. Jeffrey Kordower, director of research at the
Center for Brain Repair at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center; and Dr. Ronald McKay, chief of
the laboratory of molecular biology at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Narration and commentary by John Hockenberry. Includes a link to the real audio recording of the program.