David Anderson: Your brain is more than a bag of chemicals

The video discusses the limitations of the chemical imbalance hypothesis in understanding psychiatric disorders and highlights the importance of studying neural circuits. It emphasizes the use of model organisms like fruit flies to explore the biological basis of these disorders. The research shows that dopamine receptor mutations in flies can mimic ADHD symptoms, providing insights into the disorder. The video advocates for developing targeted treatments for psychiatric disorders by understanding specific brain circuits and functions.

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