Summary of Sara Manning Peskin's A Molecule Away from Madness

Milkyway Media

Mar 2024 · Milkyway Media · AI-narrated by Madison (from Google)

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Listen to the Summary of Sara Manning Peskin's A Molecule Away from Madness in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "A Molecule Away from Madness" delves into the intricate relationship between molecular biology and mental health, exploring how minute changes in our DNA and proteins can have profound effects on the brain. The book traces the history of DNA's discovery by Dr. Friedrich Miescher and its subsequent recognition as the fundamental molecule of heredity, despite initial skepticism. Dr. Oswald Avery's experiments further established DNA's role in genetic transformation, setting the stage for our current understanding of genetics and its implications for brain diseases...