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The big brain theory

Staff Reporter
Published Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Depression and mood disorders can seem universal. But recent research has revealed that some people — specifically those with a smaller-than-normal hippocampus — are more likely to suffer than others. Staff reporter DIVYA SUBRAHMANYAM reports how understanding the genetic link between brain size and mood may help scientists create more effective treatments for depression and bipolar disorder in the future.

There is indeed a biological reason for depression, and it lies much deeper than a series of bad breakups or a miserably dead-end job.

Scientists have long recognized a...

#1 By Carl Y. 5:45p.m. on September 5, 2008

MARS ATTACKS ! They had a one track mind and were very succesful

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