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·February 7, 2020·4 min read

New biochemical ‘warning sign’ of early-stage depression identified

High levels of anthranilic acid in the blood may be a new biomarker for assessing the risk of developing major depressive disorder.

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·November 21, 2019·4 min read

Severe pregnancy-related depression may be rooted in inflammation

Inflammatory factors appear to contribute to pregnancy-related depression onset and severity. Researchers found elevated levels of IL-6 and IL-8 and reduced levels of IL-2 in blood samples taken from blood samples of pregnant women who reported symptoms of depression. Additionally, they found serotonin was drastically reduced.

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·September 28, 2017·6 min read

Intriguing Link Between Sleep, Cognition and Schizophrenia Identified

A study in Sleep reports on a link between cognition, sleep and a metabolite called kynurenic acid. The metabolite has previously been linked to schizophrenia.