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Study Links Serotonin Deficiency to Depression

A new study provides the first direct evidence that diminished 5-HT release confirms the “serotonin hypothesis.”

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Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses, and for more than half a century it has been linked to disruptions in the serotonin neurotransmitter system. However, the evidence to support that link has been indirect, leading researchers in the field to request a reexamination of the “serotonin hypothesis.” Only about half of patients respond to antidepressants, and less than 30% see total remission. According to a recent SciTechDaily article, a new study, published in the journal Biological Psychiatry,  has finally made a direct link. 

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