The Carlat Psychiatry Podcast
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