Depression isn't just in the head: Scientists find altered genetic activity in white blood cells
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A new study reveals that white blood cells in people with depression show abnormal activity in genes usually associated with brain connections. The findings highlight depression as a whole-body condition, potentially paving the way for future blood-based diagnostics.
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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/mvea on 2026-06-12 12:59:38+00:00.

Original Title: Depression isn’t just in the head: Scientists find altered genetic activity in white blood cells. This provides evidence that the biological footprints of depression extend well beyond the brain and into the immune system, offering a whole-body perspective on the condition.