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Emily Cooke

6 distinct forms of depression identified by AI in brain study

Lots of light blue/grey-colored lines connected to form the shape of a brain against a black background.

Scientists have identified six biologically distinct forms of depression, which could explain why some people don't respond to traditional treatments for the condition, such as antidepressants and talk therapy. 

In a new study, researchers analyzed brain scans of more than 800 patients who'd been diagnosed with depression and anxiety. These scans were taken as the patients were resting and while they were engaged in different tasks designed to test how their brains functioned. 

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