In this episode, we are joined by the renowned scientist Dr. Jack Feldman, whose work on the complex neural control system of breathing has been groundbreaking. Breathing, though seemingly simple, is a rhythmically regulated behavior vital for life and has profound influences on our brain and body.

Dr. Feldman delves into the intricacies of the breathing central pattern generator (bCPG), a complex system that not only regulates gas exchange but also coordinates breathing with various behaviors. He sheds light on the role of the preBötzinger complex (preBötC), a central element of the bCPG, that drives inspiratory rhythm through an intricate emergent mechanism.

Our conversation takes us through the synchronization dynamics that underpin preBötC rhythmogenesis, granting the system robustness and lability. We discuss how these dynamics a ...