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Behaviors That Alter Your Genes to Improve Your Health & Performance | Dr. Melissa Ilardo

Huberman Lab

2025/05/26
Huberman Lab

Huberman Lab

2025/05/26

Shownote

My guest is Dr. Melissa Ilardo, Ph.D., professor of biomedical informatics at the University of Utah. We discuss the interplay between genes and behaviors, including how certain behaviors can improve resilience by changing gene and organ function, as well ...

Highlights

This podcast features Dr. Melissa Ilardo, a professor of biomedical informatics at the University of Utah, discussing the intricate relationship between human genetics and behavior. The conversation delves into how specific actions can alter gene expression to enhance health and performance, including insights from her research on breath-hold diving and its physiological impacts.
05:24
All blue-eyed people descend from one individual
13:40
Humans prefer the smell of mates with different immune systems.
18:51
Human evolution relies on genetic variation and adaptation to environmental changes.
28:11
Free-diving could be a driver of evolution in sea nomad populations.
32:52
Bajau diving culture correlates diving skills with social benefits.
35:36
Holding breath triggers heart rate slowing and spleen contraction.
42:47
AG1 features bioavailable nutrients and enhanced probiotics.

Chapters

Melissa Ilardo
00:00
Nature vs Nurture, Gene Expression, Eye Color
02:35
Sponsors: Joovv & Eight Sleep
07:06
Epigenetics, Trauma, Mutations; Hybrid Vigor, Mate Attraction
10:24
Globalization; Homo Sapiens, Mating & Evolution; Mutations
15:47
Sea Nomads, Bajau & Moken Groups; Free Diving, Dangers & Gasp Reflex
25:28
Cultural Traditions, Free Diving & Families; Fishing
32:52
Mammalian Dive Reflex, Oxygen, Spleen, Cold Water & Face; Exercise
35:36
Sponsors: AG1 & LMNT
42:43

Transcript

Andrew Huberman: Welcome to the Huberman Lab podcast, where we discuss science and science-based tools for everyday life. I'm Andrew Huberman, and I'm a professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford School of Medicine. My guest today is Dr. Melis...