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Depression isn't just in the head: Scientists find altered genetic activity in white blood cells


A new study reveals that white blood cells in people with depression show abnormal activity in genes usually associated with brain connections. The findings highlight depression as a whole-body condition, potentially paving the way for future blood-based diagnostics.

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