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  "id": 3271331,
  "title": "Depression may shut down the brain’s ability to make new neurons",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/depression-may-shut-down-the-brains-ability-to-make-new-neurons",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-25T05:06:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ScienceDaily Health",
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    "url": "https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260823094135.htm"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "A major study found that adults with depression show disrupted production of new neurons in the hippocampus, potentially weakening the brain’s ability to separate new experiences from painful memories. The researchers also identified broad molecular changes that could open the door to new treatments tailored to different biological forms of depression.",
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        "title": "Depression may shut down the brain’s ability to make new neurons",
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        "published": "2026-08-25T05:06:08.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}