Behaviors That Alter Your Genes to Improve Your Health | Dr. Melissa Ilardo | Huberman Lab

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In a podcast episode featuring Dr. Melissa Ilardo, a professor of biomedical informatics, she discusses the interplay between genetics and environment, emphasizing the evolving field of epigenetics. The conversation covers the nature versus nurture debate, highlighting how behaviors and environmental factors can influence gene expression. Dr. Ilardo provides examples such as eye color and the mammalian dive reflex, illustrating the dynamic nature of genetic traits. The discussion also touches on mate preference related to immune system diversity, the connection between external traits and internal health, and the ethical considerations surrounding gene editing technologies like CRISPR. Dr. Ilardo shares insights from her research on diverse populations, emphasizing the importance of understanding the relationship between genetics, behavior, and health. She expresses optimism about the future of genetic research and its potential to improve health outcomes through personalized medicine.

00:00 Introduction
00:31 Nature vs. Nurture
01:47 Genetic Expression and Eye Color
02:57 The Mammalian Dive Reflex
04:01 Mate Preference and Immune System Diversity
05:10 External Traits and Internal Function
06:07 Gene Editing and Ethical Considerations
07:01 Real-World Experiments and Genetic Interplay
07:55 The Role of Environment in Genetic Expression
08:46 The Future of Genetic Research

This video is a podcast summary of the Huberman Lab episode titled 'Behaviors That Alter Your Genes to Improve Your Health & Performance | Dr. Melissa Ilardo'.

Link: https://youtu.be/ijdpvG24IkE
Publish date: May 26, 2025

Summary article: https://podmarized.com/episodes/huberman-lab/behaviors-that-alter-your-genes-to-improve-your-health-performance-dr-melissa-ilardo

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