Neurogenetics: Genetics in Neuropsychiatric Illness and Genetic-Based Treatments

Explore the fascinating world of neurogenetics in this 1-hour 17-minute podcast episode featuring Dr. Daniel Geschwind, a distinguished expert from UCLA. Delve into the genetic foundations of neuropsychiatric illnesses and emerging genetic-based treatments. Learn about the revolution in healthcare, the genetic basis for autism, neurobiological coherence, and the polygenic risk for mental illness. Examine human cortical expansion, genetic risk scores, and the impact of environmental factors including social media. Discover the role of neurogenetics in traumatic brain injury and potential neurogenetic-based treatments. Engage with thought-provoking discussions on neurogenetic determinism and gain valuable insights into the future of precision health and personalized medicine.

Syllabus

– Introduction
– Meet Dr. Geschwind
– A Revolution in Healthcare
– The Genetic Basis for Autism
- Neurobiological Coherence
– The Polygenic Risk for Mental Illness
– Human cortical expansion and mental illness
– Genetic Risk Score
– Environmental Factors and Social Media
– Neurogenetics in Traumatic Brain Injury
– Neurogenetic Based Treatments
– Neurogenetic Determinism
– Closing Remarks