For the first time, scientists pinpoint brain cells linked to depression

Scientists at McGill University and the Douglas Institute have discovered that two distinct types of brain cells show changes in people experiencing depression.

Published in Nature Genetics, the research provides new clues that could guide the creation of treatments focused on these specific cells. It also enhances scientific understanding of depression, a condition that affects more than 264 million people globally and is one of the leading causes of disability.

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