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Source link Depression is a mental disorder characterized by feelings of sadness and lack of motivation to engage in activities. According to ScienceDaily, a U.S. news source, recent advances in genetic and other technology fields in the study of depression have revealed important insights into the causes and potential treatments of this disorder.
A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco involved analyzing the genetic makeup of more than 350,000 people with an average age of 33 to understand the impact of genetic variation on depression. Through data analysis, they identified over 400 areas in the human genome associated with increased risk of depression. The findings suggest that some of the genetic contributions to depression could be identified and used to inform earlier and more accurate diagnosis, as well as create more personalized treatments.
In addition, a Stanford University study used brain imaging techniques to measure a network of brain areas associated with emotion and decision making. The research found that individuals with depression had reduced connectivity in this network. This could potentially explain why people with depression have difficulty in responding to and processing negative or traumatic life events.
Lastly, an experiment at Northwestern University showed how analyzing the brain activity of people with depression who are given antidepressants can help predict their response to the medication. This could reduce the amount of time spent trying different medications to find one that works for each individual patient.
Overall, the advancement of technology has provided new insight into depression and potential treatments, which could increase the accuracy and effectiveness of treatment. More research is needed to fully understand the underlying genetic and neurological causes of depression and to continue to improve treatments.
