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Researchers Develop Blood Test That Could Identify Depression Early

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Scientists have discovered that a simple blood test can detect depression before symptoms emerge by measuring aging patterns in immune cells called monocytes. This breakthrough offers hope for earlier intervention and treatment, potentially transforming how doctors identify and support people at risk for depression.
Scientists have discovered that a simple blood test can detect depression before symptoms emerge by measuring aging patterns in immune cells called monocytes. This breakthrough offers hope for earlier intervention and treatment, potentially transforming how doctors identify and support people at risk for depression.