Depression disrupts new neuron growth in the hippocampus, major study finds

A major study has 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. Researchers also identified broad molecular changes that could lead to new treatments tailored to different biological forms of depression. The findings point to a complex neurobiological basis for the condition.

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