#3 Grandma Got Run Over by Depression

Genetics? DNA? Rats? We don't know much about science, but we do try to make sense of it. Feel free to send us tweets and messages about how we butchered the science here, but try to go easy on us. Lots to think on when it comes to the way our biology affects our disposition to depression.   Article here: http://discovermagazine.com/2013/may/13-grandmas-experiences-leave-epigenetic-mark-on-your-genes   In this episode: fat cat blues; epigenetics; your brain on meth(ylation); nurture vs nature; more than a brain on a stick; hopes for further research.   visit http://superdownpodcast.com Facebook http://facebook.com/superdownpodcast Twitter http://twitter.com/superdownpod   If you are in a crisis or plan to hurt yourself, please reach out for help. You can reach the National Suicide Prevention hotline by calling 800 273 8255. You can also get text message support from the Crisis Text Line by texting the word "start" to 741 741. For more information, visit suicidepreventionlifeline.org and crisistextline.org. If you are outside the US, please visit http://www.iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres/ for resources in your country.