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Lecture on Digital Phenotyping in Mental Health Diagnosis

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The following presentation is delivered by our intern Umme Hani Khan from domain Presentation of the ongoing SBA Internship Program, 2024.Digital phenotyping is a groundbreaking approach that harnesses the power of technology to revolutionize mental health diagnosis. By leveraging digital tools like mobile apps and wearables, it collects valuable behavioral and cognitive data that provides a more comprehensive understanding of an individual's mental state. This innovative approach has the potential to transform the way mental health professionals diagnose and treat mental health conditions.With digital phenotyping, clinicians can gain a more nuanced understanding of an individual's mental health journey, enabling them to make more informed decisions and develop personalized treatment plans. While there are potential challenges to be addressed, the benefits of digital phenotyping make it an exciting development in the field of mental health diagnosis. As research c...

GENETICS & HERIDITY

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Genetics is the investigation of the laws and procedures of inheritance. The study of genetics is concerned with the transfer of genes or traits from parents to offspring. Gregor Mendel found that these attributes are acquired through units called genes. Mendel further found that qualities were found two by two and half of the acquired characteristics originate from the dad and half from the mother. This going of characteristics from guardians to offspring is called heredity. Not all distinctions in animals are caused by hereditary qualities. Some are brought about by the nature, or conditions under which the creature is raised, like impact of environment.   Genotype: Genotype is the real hereditary code. It regulates physical and performance characteristics. Environmental conditions can not alter the genotype of an organism. Phenotype: Phenotype is the living being's physical or outward appearance. This is the piece of the genotype the living being communic...