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·February 17, 2014·2 min read

Biomarker for Depression Could Improve Diagnosis and Treatment

A new study reports teenage boys with raised cortisol levels and depressive symptoms are up to 14 times more likely to develop major depression that their peers.

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·August 17, 2018·5 min read

CRISPR Helps Target Mood Boosting Receptors in Brain

Researchers use CRISPR gene editing technology to target GABA receptors in order to help treat mood disorders.

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·December 15, 2016·6 min read

Depressed Children Respond Differently to Rewards Than Other Kids

According to a new study, clinically depressed children show a blunted response to reward compared to those who were not depressed.

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·February 28, 2018·5 min read

Over Years, Depression Changes the Brain

A new study reports those who suffer from persistent depression lasting more than ten years have higher levels of neuroinflammation.

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·October 16, 2022·3 min read

Patients With Clinical Depression “Stopped Seeking Treatment” During the COVID Waves

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of patients admitted to hospitals for clinical depression care dropped significantly. However, the number of people seeking out-patient care for depression increased.