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Éric Guedj, the impact of collective emotional stress on the brain

How do you make a scientific discovery? What paths must be taken, and what role do time and chance play? In the footsteps of Archimedes is a series of podcasts from Aix-Marseille University, in which some of its most eminent researchers tell the story of a discovery they have made.

In this episode, we welcome Eric Guedj, Professor of Biophysics and Nuclear Medicine, to talk about a research project that questions our collective relationship with stress, mental health and the social environment. Did you know that our brains change in response to negative emotions? Eric Guedj presents his work, which was born of an intuition during confinement, and which opens up new perspectives on our knowledge of the brain.

This episode was recorded on the premises of the Aix-Marseille School of Journalism and Communication (EJCAM). It was written, directed and edited by Charlotte Henry de Villeneuve and Merry Royer. The music was composed by Hdv, who also handled the mix. Special thanks to Eric Guedj for his participation.