{"product_id":"the-essence-of-bipolar-disorder-based-on-progress-in-neuroscience-and-genetics-9781510785977","title":"The Essence of Bipolar Disorder: Based on Progress in Neuroscience and Genetics","description":"\u003cb\u003eA Groundbreaking Scientific Investigation into the Genetic and Neurological Origins of Bipolar Disorder\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAfter a multiyear study of recent advances in neuroscience and genetics, Dr. William J. Walsh has resolved many of the core unknowns about bipolar disorder that have puzzled researchers for more than a century. In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Walsh presents a new evidence-based theory of bipolar disorder--offering clarity on a condition that has eluded definitive understanding for decades. Affecting more than seventy million people worldwide, bipolar disorder remains a leading cause of suicide, unemployment, and lost human potential. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Essence of Bipolar Disorder \u003c\/i\u003etakes readers inside a fascinating medical investigation. Early findings indicated that bipolar is a late onset epigenetic illness involving progressive DNA damage with advancing age. A novel analysis of sixty-three known bipolar risk genes revealed the likely cause of this unique mental illness: Mutated ion channels that impair regulation of neurotransmitters, coincident with accelerated DNA damage. These genetic predispositions generally are not sufficient to trigger bipolar disorder during childhood and adolescence, but continuing DNA damage over many years eventually triggers bipolar onset. These findings led to the discovery of a potassium-ion flooding mechanism that can explain the unique oscillation between mania and depression. Further analysis of neurotransmitter systems identified impaired serotonin neurons as the key drivers of mood-state switching. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis innovative theory could transform the future of bipolar disorder research and suggests promising new treatment opportunities. It also opens the door to future DNA and epigenetic screening tools that may identify children at high risk--potentially enabling early, antioxidant-based interventions to prevent illness onset. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDr. Walsh's findings redefine the medical framework for bipolar disorder--offering new hope to those affected by this complex and often devastating condition. This book is essential reading for researchers, clinicians, and mental health professionals dedicated to advancing psychiatric care.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. William J. Walsh \u003c\/b\u003eis president and chief scientist of Walsh\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eResearch Institute in Illinois. His varied career began as a nuclear scientist including\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003etop-secret hydrogen bomb development at\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eSavannah River and plutonium research at Los\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eAlamos. Disillusioned with weapons research, \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003ehe pursued nuclear fuels reprocessing, lithium\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003ebattery development, energy\/environmental\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003esciences, forensics, and the biochemistry of\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003ecriminal violence, ADHD, autism, depression, \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003ebipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. His present\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003einterests include epigenetics, neuroscience, \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eglobal DNA methylation, and approaches for\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eprotecting DNA.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Skyhorse Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51661374718226,"sku":"9781510785977","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_86ba11dc-e0c8-4bf5-9ade-b196d42eedb6.jpg?v=1760441718","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-essence-of-bipolar-disorder-based-on-progress-in-neuroscience-and-genetics-9781510785977","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}