#693 - Dr Robert Sapolsky - The Shocking New Science Of How To Manage Your Stress
Modern Wisdom
The Role of Genes in Vulnerability to Depression and Stress
Genes are not determinants but rather about potential and vulnerability. A study on a serotonin-related gene showed that having a certain variant increased the risk of depression, but only if there were childhood stressors. It's not the genetics of becoming depressed, but rather being more vulnerable to depression when exposed to stress. This highlights that genes and behavior depend on the environment.
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