Depression may shut down the brain’s ability to make new neurons

Science Daily | Tue, 25 Aug 2026 01:06:08 EDT

Depression dims growth,
Hippocampus halts new cells—
Hope for fresh insights.

A major study found that adults with depression show disrupted production of new neurons in the hippocampus, potentially weakening the brain’s ability to separate new experiences from painful memories. The researchers also identified broad molecular changes that could open the door to new treatments tailored…

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