Depression may speed up cell aging, new study finds
NCT ID NCT01903655
First seen Feb 16, 2026 · Last updated May 10, 2026 · Updated 9 times
Summary
This study examined blood samples from 300 people to see if depression is linked to faster cell aging. Researchers measured telomere length and stress levels in white blood cells. The goal was to find genetic markers that could help doctors better understand the severity and physical effects of depression. No treatment was given or tested.
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CHU de Dijon
Dijon, 21079, France
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