Simple Blood Test Might Detect Depression Before Symptoms Appear

Source: Science Daily - Top Health A new study suggests depression may soon be detectable through a simple blood test that tracks how certain immune cells age. Researchers found that aging in monocytes—a type of white blood cell—is closely tied to the emotional and cognitive symptoms of depression, like hopelessness and loss of pleasure, rather than physical symptoms such as fatigue. The study was published in The Journals of Gerontology, Series A: Biological Sciences and...