July 5, 202100:19:24

The Bright Side of the Serotonin Gene

We interview Vladimir Maletic about the serotonin transporter gene (SERT). It’s supposed to make people more vulnerable to depression, but there’s a bright side to this gene that rarely gets attention. We talk about the strengths it confers, and whether it can predict which antidepressant a patient will respond to.

Published On: 7/5/2021

Duration: 19 minutes, 24 seconds

Related Article: "Genetic Testing: What You Need to Know in 2021," The Carlat Psychiatry Report, June/July 2021

 

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