Scientists Discuss Epigenetics & Generational Trauma

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0:04 Introduction and Special Edition Announcement chapter
0:34 Epigenetics and Transgenerational Inheritance chapter 2
0:34 The Human Condition and Epigenetic Research
2:06 Introduction to Dr. Bianca Jones Marlin and the Zuckerman Institute
3:40 Introduction to Epigenetics chapter 3
3:40 Defining Epi Genetics and its Relationship to DNA
4:12 Epigenetic Markers and Gene Expression
5:15 Transgenerational Epigenetic Inheritance
6:47 Russian Doll and Intergenerational Inheritance chapter 4
6:47 Introduction to Russian Doll and Intergenerational Inheritance
7:19 Transgenerational Epigenetic Changes in Model Organisms
8:23 The Dutch Hunger Winter and Intergenerational Inheritance
9:25 Observations of Increased Disease Risk in Later Generations
9:56 Food Deserts and Epigenetic Inheritance chapter 2
9:56 Defining Food Deserts and Historical Context
12:00 Studying Epigenetic Inheritance in Response to Trauma
13:03 Introduction and Context chapter 3
13:03 Experiment Design and Mouse Life
14:04 Introducing Stressors to Mice
15:07 Mice's Responses to Stress and Odor
16:11 Introduction to Olfactory System and Sensory Neurons chapter 3
16:11 Olfactory System and Sensory Neurons Function
17:13 Epigenetic Inheritance and Transgenerational Effects
18:15 Brain Clearing Techniques for Studying Olfactory System
19:16 Odor Shock Pairing and Brain Response chapter 3
19:16 Experimental Design and Results
20:51 Stem Cells in the Olfactory Bulb
21:52 Epigenetic Modifications and Receptor Choice
22:24 Efficiency of Experiments and Evolutionary Biology chapter 4
22:24 Comparing Experiment Efficiency with Other Organisms
22:58 Preliminary Data on Trauma and Offspring Anxiety
23:29 Biological Defense Mechanisms and Adaptation
24:30 Maladaptation and Evolutionary Pressures
25:31 The Benefit of Caution and Trauma chapter 2
25:31 Cautionary Approach to Trauma
26:03 War and Generational Trauma
26:35 Neuroscientific Insights on Trauma and Adaptation chapter 4
26:35 Biology's Adaptive Nature and Hope for Recovery
27:08 Understanding Trauma Mechanisms and Readaptation
27:40 Excitement about Science and the Epithelium's Role in Trauma
28:12 Direct Cause and Effect of Neurons in Trauma
28:43 Nerve Cell Structure and Function chapter 2
28:43 Cell Body, Dendrites, and Axon Function
29:14 Signal Transmission to the Brain
30:21 Sperm Production and Epigenetics chapter 2
30:21 Epidemis and Sperm Maturation
31:58 Epigenetics, Environmental Factors, and Gonad Response
32:28 Discussion on Epigenetic Transgenerational Effects chapter 5
32:28 Example of a Good Effect in Epigenetic Transgenerational Biology
32:59 Starvation Threshold and Suicide Rates
34:02 Trauma, Therapy, and Mouse Behavior
34:35 Cultural Considerations in Studying Suicide and Morbidity
35:06 Complexity of Sociological Factors and Epigenetic Effects
35:36 Intergenerational Change and Evolution chapter 3
35:36 Potential for Long-Term Evolutionary Change
36:06 Lamarckian Inheritance and Epigenetic Changes
37:08 Nature vs Nurture Debate and Adaptation
38:40 The Relationship Between Pleasant Experiences and Brain Function chapter 3
38:40 Conversations with Biology and the Role of Neurons in Processing Information
39:10 The Impact of Stressors on Brain Function and the Role of Dopamine
40:13 The Hijacking of Sensory Urges by Modern Civilization and the Need for Balance
42:17 Understanding Trauma and Epigenetics chapter 4
42:17 The Impact of Historical Trauma on Modern-Day Anxiety
42:50 The Role of Science in Understanding and Addressing Trauma
43:21 The Potential for Manipulating Epigenetic Forces
44:22 Responsibility and the Unintended Consequences of Manipulating Epigenetics
45:24 The Importance of Data-Driven Neuroscience chapter 3
45:24 Challenging Textbook Knowledge and Replicating Studies
46:26 The Role of Brain Clearing in Replication
46:59 Addiction and the Limitations of Free Will

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