The Genetics of Alcholism & Anxiety

Join Dr Alasdair MacKenzie from the University of Aberdeen Institute of Medical Sciences, as he discusses his research investigating what makes people more susceptible to conditions such as alcoholism and anxiety.

Show Notes

A transcript for this episode can be found online, here.

Why is it that some people are more susceptible to conditions such alcoholism, depression and anxiety than others? 

This discussion with Dr Alasdair MacKenzie will explore how switches within our genes can influence many complicated diseases, and how his research into these switches is helping our understanding of conditions such as alcoholism, anxiety, depression and heart disease.

What is Explorathon Research Lunch Bytes?

Take a break and listen to talks about the latest research projects coming from the University of Aberdeen. Hear from University of Aberdeen researchers, be informed of projects running right now and learn about their relevance to everyday life.
This podcast series is being run as part of European Researchers' Night.