Researchers at the University of Queensland and University of Minnesota discovered that brain and blood cells in young adults with major depressive disorder produce elevated energy molecules at rest but struggle to increase energy production under stress, suggesting depression may stem from cellular energy imbalance. The finding could enable earlier diagnosis and more targeted treatments for the condition, with researchers noting that fatigue and low motivation may result from mitochondrial dysfunction.
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Researchers at the University of Queensland and University of Minnesota discovered that brain and blood cells in young adults with major depressive disorder produce elevated energy molecules at rest but struggle to increase energy production under stress, suggesting depression may stem from cellular energy imbalance. The finding could enable earlier diagnosis and more targeted treatments for the condition, with researchers noting that fatigue and low motivation may result from mitochondrial dysfunction.