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Biological pathway in the brain could help explain why teenage girls are more depressed than boys

New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) King’s College London has shown that a biological brain mechanism called the ‘kynurenine pathway’ is imbalanced in adolescents with depression, and this imbalance is more pronounced in teenage girls than boys.

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 25 Mar 2025
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Three quarters of people who have taken antidepressants say they were helpful

75% of a sample of nearly 20,000 people who have taken selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) report they found them helpful, finds new research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London.

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 13 Mar 2025
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Global study pinpoints genes for depression across ethnicities

Researchers at King's College London and University of Edinburgh have identified new genetic risk factors for depression across all major global populations for the first time, allowing scientists to predict risk of depression regardless of ethnicity.

 

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 14 Jan 2025
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NIHR Maudsley BRC: A Year in Review 2024

2024 has been a year of remarkable discoveries and innovative advancements in mental health research, showcasing the expertise of NIHR Maudsley BRC researchers.

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 13 Dec 2024
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“Missing link” between brain and body inflammatory signals identified in the skull

New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London provides valuable insights into the brain-body immune connection identifying key communication hubs in the dural sinuses and skull bone marrow at the back of the head. 

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 10 Dec 2024
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