Your brain is more than a bag of chemicals - David Anderson
28,299 Views
954 Questions Answered
TED Talk
Let’s Begin…
Modern psychiatric drugs treat the chemistry of the whole brain, but neurobiologist David Anderson believes in a more nuanced view of how the brain functions. He illuminates new research that could lead to targeted psychiatric medications -- that work better and avoid side effects. How's he doing it? For a start, by making a bunch of fruit flies angry. (Filmed at TEDxCaltech.)
What is the issue with treating complex psychiatric disorders with drugs that change brain chemistry globally?
Sign in to answer questionAbout TED Talk Lessons
TED Talk Lessons are created by TED-Ed using phenomenal TED Talks. Do you have an idea for a lesson? Create it now using any video from YouTube »
Meet The Creators
- Speaker David Anderson
