The Carlat Psychiatry Podcast

The Carlat Psychiatry Podcast


The Bright Side of the Serotonin Gene

July 05, 2021

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