Study Shows There's An Actual 'Signature' In The Brain For Major Depression
- 3 years ago
Scientists have identified the brain's 'signature' for major depression.
According to UPI, Japanese researchers used machine learning to ID distinct patterns of coordinated brain activity in people with major depressive disorder.
Major depression is fairly easy to diagnose.
However, the researchers say a better understanding of the brain networks associated with the disease could improve treatment.
The new brain network signature could serve as a foundation for discovering brain network patterns associated with different types of depression.
It could also reveal relationships between depression and other disorders.
According to UPI, Japanese researchers used machine learning to ID distinct patterns of coordinated brain activity in people with major depressive disorder.
Major depression is fairly easy to diagnose.
However, the researchers say a better understanding of the brain networks associated with the disease could improve treatment.
The new brain network signature could serve as a foundation for discovering brain network patterns associated with different types of depression.
It could also reveal relationships between depression and other disorders.