Ian Hellstrom is a McGill University PhD Candidate. His research at the Douglas Institute, under the direction of Michael Meaney, PhD, focuses on mechanisms by which maternal care can affect genes and program development. This research provides a unique insight into how early life environment can influence mental health, particularly symptoms of anxiety and depression.
My favorite t-shirt right now is black and says “98% chimp.” Someone asked me once if I really believed that was true. I said it wasn’t a question of belief, it’s a fact. And it is, if you look at it the right way. If you sequenced my DNA and compared it to a chimp’s, [...]