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For the first time, scientists pinpoint the brain cells behind depression

By InsideWellness Editorial · April 23, 2026

Originally published by ScienceDaily Stress.

Scientists have identified two specific types of brain cells that behave differently in people with depression, offering a clearer picture of what is happening inside the brain. By analyzing donated brain tissue with advanced genetic tools, the researchers found changes in neurons linked to mood and stress, as well as

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