The brain struggles to make new neurons in people with depression
Nature, Published online: 25 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02661-8 High resolution, wide-coverage map of the hippocampus reveals possible pathways for therapy.
Research indicates that the brains of individuals with depression struggle to generate new neurons compared to those without the disorder. This conclusion emerges from a study presenting the most comprehensive map to date of cell types found in the adult human hippocampus, a brain region linked to learning, memory, and emotional regulation.
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