Brain scan could predict depression before it starts
Knowledge-focused
Completed
This study aimed to understand if a simple, non-invasive brain scan could detect patterns linked to a person's risk for depression. Researchers used a special light-based scanner (fNIRS) while 90 participants performed a word task. They compared brain activity in people who had r…
Sponsor: Dr Georg Kranz • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC