Episode· Synthetic Biology & AI

Biotech CEO Reveals My Genetics Test Results Live!

Sep 11, 20251h 21m 373 views

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Get 10% off your Genetics Test and screen for over 2000+ conditions: https://nucleusgenomics.sjv.io/LKE9Ea Kian Sadeghi is the founder of Nucleus, a genetics company revolutionizing how we access and interpret our own DNA. For the first time in podcast history, I (Evan) receive my full genome sequencing results live on air — diving deep into the future of personalized medicine, genetic privacy, mental health predispositions, and even evolutionary psychology. Expect to learn how your genome reveals hidden risks for conditions like hemochromatosis and schizophrenia, how genes shape not only your body but your mind, the role of dopamine-related mutations in behavior, how evolutionary tradeoffs affect intelligence and mental illness, what most people get wrong about nature vs. nurture, how Kian’s team is decoding cognition from polygenic scores, how genetic privacy may be the next frontier of data ethics, what your DNA can (and can’t) tell you about your future, and much more... Timestamps: 01:00 The Importance of Genetics Testing 03:56 Understanding Genetic Risks and Family Planning 06:50 The Downfall of 23andMe and Nucleus's Unique Approach 09:42 Live Genetic Results Reveal 12:41 Interpreting Hemochromatosis and Its Implications 15:49 Exploring Behavioral Genetics and OCD 18:40 The Role of Environment in Genetic Conditions 21:49 Health Risks and Preventative Measures 24:49 Understanding Heart Disease and Other Conditions 28:35 Personalized Health Insights 29:22 Understanding Alzheimer's Risk 30:45 Genetic Markers and Their Implications 32:30 Exploring Genetic Protection Against Alzheimer's 35:19 The Complexity of Genetic Models 36:10 Depression and Genetic Influences 37:44 The Challenge of Predicting Intelligence 39:51 The Role of Genetics in IQ 42:55 Family Genetic Insights 47:43 Understanding Genetic Testing and Its Implications 52:37 Nucleus Embryo: Genetic Optimization Software 01:02:25 The Future of Genetic Editing and Ethical Considerations 01:18:17 Nucleus Genomics: Innovations and Future Directions ... Neuroscience Products I Swear By (Supports the Channel) Sentia Spirits: https://sentiaspirits.com/mcgloughlin4209355084 Manta Sleep Mask: Get the Comfiest Sleep Mask on the Planet (Use Code GIANTSMANTA10 https://bit.ly/4ilzfBL ) Brain.FM: Music Entrainment for Focused Deep Work (30 Day Free Trial: https://www.brain.fm/giantsshoulder) Consensus.AI: https://get.consensus.app/we00d2cmjpqe Follow My Neuroscience Podcast - The Giants Shoulder Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5m3Gta5MtIYdk59pb2GJ7M?si=b33232eae67b4126 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/brief-enquiry-to-the-brain/id1752486249

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