Q&A podcast from the 9th Wyeth Nutrition Science Center Summit with Dr. Barry O'Neill

Dr. Barry O’Neill, Senior Scientist in brain health at the Research Center in Switzerland, addresses the unanswered questions surrounding his talk about "Brain and cognitive development – a focus on myelination and executive functions" from the 9th Wyeth Nutrition Science Center Summit.

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During this podcast, Dr. O'Neill will discuss the following questions:

  • Which factor affects children’s brain and intellectual development more, genes or environment? 
  • How do epigenetic factors affect brain development, especially myelination? 
  • At what age can we say a child is fully developed in executive functions. Are there notable indications to suggest this? 
  • Is there any room to reverse brain damage caused by lack of essential nutrients?