Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson

← Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson7 May · 18 min

The gene that could change how we treat ADHD

The gene that could change how we treat ADHD7 May18 min

What if your brain had a volume knob? Researcher Dr. Zachary Gershon joins Rae to explain Homer1a, a gene variant that may hold the key to how we focus. When levels are lower during development, the brain gets better at filtering out distractions, or what scientists call “neural noise.” This discovery could one day lead to non-stimulant treatment options for ADHD. And it started with one scientist’s very personal question.